Dogs have been part of human societies across Eurasia for at least 20,000 years, accompanying us through many social and cultural upheavals. A new study by an international team, published in the ...

What makes dogs so special is their deeply social nature—not just with humans, but with each other. Anyone who’s lived with more than one dog has likely seen the strong, lasting bonds they form. They ...

A new study published last week in Scientific Reports cautioned dog owners that the ills of humanity are depressing pets, too. Getty Images Smells like mean spirit. A new study published last week in ...

Everybody knows that dogs can learn to associate specific spoken words with objects that look a certain way. A groundbreaking new study, however, shows that some gifted dogs can also match given ...

Spending time with a dog reduces stress and helps you concentrate, new research has found. Scientists already know that dogs make for great companions and can provide a number of health benefits to ...