Think your dog can tell when you’re feeling sad or happy? You may be right. Dogs are sensitive to cues of emotion in human voices, according to a new study from Current Biology. Researchers suspect ...

Dogs have been 'man's best friend' for thousands of years, which is a long time to get to know each other. But a new study ...

Dog parents love their fur babies with all their hearts, and the relationship that develops is almost magical. Although we don't speak the same language, our pups are always there for us, and we want ...

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They may not speak English or easily walk on two legs, but dogs may have more in common with humans than previously believed. According to research conducted by Gregory Berns, a professor of ...

A paw on the leg. A nose nuzzling against your arm. Maybe even a hop onto your lap. Dogs always seem to know when you're upset and need extra love, even though they hardly understand a word of what ...

Many dog owners believe their pets are able to pick up on their moods, but scientists have demonstrated once and for all that man's best friend can actually recognize emotions in humans. Researchers ...

Dogs are the only animals that can read emotion in faces much like humans, cementing their position as man's best friend, claim scientists. Dogs have a sense of right and wrong Dogs 'may be able to ...

Ever wondered why some dogs effortlessly become internet sensations while others remain in the background? Viral dog clips ...

A recent study from the University of Helsinki shows that the social gazing behavior of domestic dogs resembles that of humans: dogs view facial expressions systematically, preferring eyes. In ...