Let's be real. Most of us picture fluffy tails and playful barks when we think about dogs.Yet behind that warm image lies a ...

Mood can reverse how humans judge dog emotions. Positive moods may make dogs look sadder, while negative moods can make them ...

New research has revealed that people often do not perceive the true meaning of their pet's emotions and can misread their dog. The reasons for this are many and include a human misunderstanding of ...

Every dog lover wants to believe their furry companion would never hurt them. Yet veterinarians across the country see a ...

This post was cowritten by Marc Bekoff and certified force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Conflict is an inevitable part of many social relationships, including those between humans and nonhuman ...

Every year, around 4.5 million people suffer dog bites in the U.S. alone, with 885,000 requiring medical attention.

Relations between dogs and people are so normal and pervasive as to pass almost unregarded. Yet viewed objectively, this ...