Dogs have long been known as loyal companions, but many pet owners often wonder: do dogs understand human language? It sometimes feels like they do. From responding to simple commands like “sit” and ...

For generations, dog owners have believed their pets can sense when something is wrong. Now scientists say they have found the first direct evidence in a dog’s brain showing that the animal can ...

A new paper offers valuable advice on how to study human-dog interactions and stresses that simplistic explanations might be ...

Smiles activated a distinct canine brain network, while fear produced patterns different from other negative expressions.

Do Dogs and Cats Understand Human Laughter? What Your Pet Really Hears A burst of laughter can change the mood of a room in ...

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Scientists—and dog lovers—have long known that dogs are remarkably good at interpreting our laughs, frowns and tears. But the biology behind this ability has remained largely unexplored until now. In ...