One little word can send your pup into full-on tail-wagging mode.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nataba/Getty Images A dog enjoys being petted, eyes closed and smiling, in a grassy outdoor setting. "Happy dogs look happy," says ...

Dogs cannot tell owners directly whether they are happy, but a board-certified veterinary behaviorist says there are clues ...

New toys, comfy beds, frequent trips to the dog park, and sacrificing a paycheck for vet bills are typical of pet ownership. We'd do anything to ensure our dogs are happy, because their well-being ...

In the wild, dogs spend a lot of their time chewing on bones, carcasses, sticks and kernels. For example, Australian dingoes can feed for up to 108 minutes in a single session. But most domestic dogs ...

Signs your dog is happy and what they really look like at home A happy dog does not always bounce off the walls. Sometimes ...

When people are feeling happy, they're more likely to see other people as happy. If they're feeling down, they tend to view other people as sad. But when dealing with dogs, this well-established ...

Owners need evidence-based training and veterinary guidance, not assumptions about canine instincts, exercise or leadership.

Books about dogs constantly find their way into my mailbox. Among those that caught my eye is Dr. Carri Westgarth's The Happy Dog Owner. I've always argued that happy dogs make for happy dog owners ...