Our pets may not be able to communicate with words, but their actions can give us clues on how they feel. So what does it mean if your dog chases its tail? While some reasons are more benign than ...

New research from Arizona State University shows that people use contextual visual clues to determine a dog’s emotions, as exemplified in this short video, rather than focusing on the dog itself.

Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

For humans, feces are last on the list of things we’d place near our mouth. In the animal world, that reaction does not always apply. Coprophagy is the act of eating feces, and for many species it ...

Puppy classes are now available in most larger urban centers. The rationale for enrolling puppies in such classes is based on research showing that dogs who don't have adequate contact with other dogs ...

Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...

Sorry to break it to you, but your dog probably hates a hug. Here's how to tell, and what to do instead. When people don't like hugs, we usually think they're cold or emotionally stunted or something, ...

As a dog owner, it can be concerning when your furry friend starts sitting down abruptly and frequently. There can be various ...

Puppy classes are now available in most larger urban centers. The rationale for enrolling puppies in such classes is based on research showing that dogs who don't have adequate contact with other dogs ...