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.

Understanding a dog's body language can strengthen the human-animal bond and help identify potential health or behavioral issues. Dogs make a range of noises – from barking to growling and panting – ...

Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their two-legged companions. However, as we attempt to connect with our canine ...

Pawing is one of the most vital canine communication tools. What does dog pawing mean? Most new, inexperienced pet parents may wonder, “What’s my dog saying with his paws?” You need to understand that ...

Some days, it feels like dogs can read our minds. They nuzzle us when we’re sad or grab a toy to throw for them when they see we're bored. Other days, the language barrier between our species is ...

Our pup's body language can reveal a great deal about how they're feeling, what they're thinking, and what their current needs are. Sometimes they are hungry. Others are anxious, want to play, or are ...

A few days ago, Dogs Trust released the results of a survey of 2,000 dog owners who were asked what questions they would ask their dog if the dog could talk. The number one question was: “Are you ...

Around 80 million dogs live in U.S. homes, and our ability to read their emotions needs work, research finds. Humans don’t understand dogs’ body language and corresponding emotions as well as we think ...

An animal behaviorist has revealed the lesser-known ways to tell if your dog is trying to communicate with you. Many dog owners will describe themselves as having a bond with their pets and being able ...

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...