Of course, we want our pups to be happy from head to tail, but what does happiness look like in dogs? Dog behavior is complex ...

The spread of disease -- person to person, through a sneeze or a loud exclamation, or via an unwashed surface -- has been a hot topic of conversation in recent years. Plenty of people now know a great ...

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been lightly edited. There are many factors that influence a dog’s lifespan. A dog’s breed and size play a significant role. Smaller dogs (like Yorkies) tend to live longer ...

If you ask most owners if there was one thing they could tell their dog that they wish they could understand, it would almost unanimously be that they love them. But the truth is: They probably ...

DEAR PET TALK: How do dogs talk to each other? Zion, Mr. Wironen’s 4th Grade, Reingold School, Fitchburg DEAR ZION: They definitely talk (bark), but also have more ways to communicate with one another ...

Are you tired of just teaching your dog tricks? Do you want to understand what your furry friend is thinking? Dog buttons have become a popular way to bridge the communication gap between humans and ...