Understanding dog body language can help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. This guide explains common canine signals and what they reveal about comfort, stress, and communication.

If you have ever been around a dog, you know that dogs and humans are able to communicate to some degree. Humans issue commands to dogs that they follow. Dogs make requests of humans like pawing them ...

When your dog gently rests his paw on you, it’s rarely random. This simple gesture is one of the most meaningful ways dogs ...

The bond between humans and dogs is enduring and deep. But wouldn’t it be nice if our best animal buddies could talk to us? What if they could hold a friendly conversation with us over breakfast, ...

Nutrition of attention and recognition plays a role as well, as dogs often use this behavior to make sense of familiar tones ...

Dogs communicate with humans through various cues such as body language, vocalizations and energy. Being mindful of these signals is key to understanding their behavior. Similarly, our own behavior, ...

Dogs can go to greater lengths to get treats from their owners. Social media is filled with exciting videos showcasing these canines trying to grab their favorite snacks. They often resort to quirky ...

Dogs are known as humans’ best friends, but the foundation of this relationship lies in effective communication. Dogs communicate using a combination of vocalizations, body language, scent, and touch.

There’s no question that dogs can communicate with their humans. A dog who needs to go out might stand by the door and scratch at it, or bark. A hungry dog might circle a food dish. One who wants to ...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — An intensive group therapy program at MUSC is using canine companions to help combat trauma and other mental health issues for its patients. "We need Grant to stand up ...