Eating grass is common in both dogs and cats and can reflect curiosity, a taste preference, or a response to nausea; it is generally not a concern if the animal appears healthy. Read On…
Country Living compiled a list of 17 dog breeds suited to people who prefer feline‑style companions; animal experts stress temperament, socialization and calm energy as the deciding factors. Read On…
The Goody Pet compiled a list of 21 most obedient dog breeds, with Border Collies, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Labradors and Springer Spaniels among those highlighted for intelligence and trainability, experts say. Read On…
Dr. Nathaniel Rakestraw, a veterinarian with TelaVets, told Newsweek the five dog breeds he sees most often behaving in human-like ways, citing their attentiveness, adaptability and tendency to shadow their owners. Read On…
After adopting a shelter dog named Mr. Forsythe who failed to respond to the name, a discussion with trainers and Kinship experts explored whether dogs can 'choose' names and how owners can teach new ones. Read On…
Clinical animal behaviorist Lauren Hewitt says dogs that present toys or household items to visitors are typically seeking interaction and approval, a behavior common in retriever-type dogs and often reinforced by praise. Read On…
Dogs often present household items to their humans. Renee Rhoades of R+Dogs says the behavior can reflect breeding, comfort-seeking, attention and social bonding, and it varies by dog and situation. Read On…
Research and expert commentary trace how sex, body size and age shape the postures dogs use to urinate, from squats to high leg lifts and the so-called 'racehorse' stance. Read On…
Dogs can detect emotional and biological signals that indicate threat, fear or illness, and may respond by barking, growling or hiding — reactions shaped by their superior scent, vision and hearing. Read On…
Dog zoomies are brief, intense spells of running and chasing that owners often see after baths, during play or when a dog is excited or stressed. The behavior is widely observed and described in vivid terms: sprinting like a track athlete, low-to-the-ground circles and dramatic play bows. Read On…