Dogs link "baby talk" with affection. attention, and rewards—and using it while speaking with them may strengthen your bond.

Christina Hunger spent the morning arguing with her dog. Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to ...

Discover the meaning of your dog's head tilt. Learn why dogs tilt their heads when you talk and the science behind their communication.

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...

If you talk to your dog more than you talk to your best friends, you’re not alone. In fact, having a furry shoulder to lean on is actually really good for your health. “I don’t think [pets are] ...

There’s a saying about no two snowflakes being alike. I say no two dogs are alike either. Even if you were to clone a Labrador, raise them in the same environment, with the same food, toys, and care, ...

What if your dog could tell you exactly what they're thinking? Thanks to a growing global research project, scientists are finding that dogs might be closer to talking to their owners than anyone ...

Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to Hunger, who told her it was time to come inside to start ...