When you hear about "science focused on how dogs can live their best lives with us" it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field of animal welfare science is real and ...

It's clear to anyone who pays close attention to how dogs should be taught to adapt to a human-oriented world that positive, force-free, do no harm training is the only show in town. Because dogs are ...

We asked scientists from the Dog Aging Project for practical tips to improve your dog’s lifespan—from what to feed them to exactly how often they need a walk. Dog owners take their pets for a swim at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Watching a dog perform tricks may feel like watching a magician pulling off magic, but no rabbits are popping out of hats here. In ...

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks—but that's simply not true. No matter your dog's age, breed, size, or background, they're always capable of learning something new. With a little ...

Looking for a fun way to bond with your pup, build their confidence, and maybe impress a few neighbors along the way? Teaching tricks is one of the easiest ways to get started. Whether you’ve got one ...

You may want to choose your words carefully around your canine companion: new research reveals that a group of ‘gifted’ dogs can learn new names by eavesdropping on their owners. ‘Gifted word learner’ ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — How smart is your dog? New research out of Duke University, presented at the University of Texas later this month, is exploring this question. Granger is one of many dogs up for ...