A new study shows that gifted word learner dogs extend verbal labels to new objects based on functional similarity and form ...

New research suggests some dogs might have a surprisingly nuanced understanding of the essence of that toy—and what it might ...

One year after receiving a grant to study canine vocalizations, The University of Texas at Arlington researcher Kenny Zhu has ...

For the study, owners of 10 talented dogs —mostly border collies—taught them words for two categories: tug toys, called pulls ...

There’s no doubt about it; police dogs are some of the most disciplined, hardworking pups out there. And one Belgian Malinois named Noxjust proved why they’re absolute pros when it comes to standing ...

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 ...

We spend so much time thinking about a dog’s physical health. The right food. The right walks. Regular vet visits. But what about their mind? That’s the part people tend to overlook. Dr. Ian Dunbar, ...

WASHINGTON — Hank Ford, a 54-year-old Army and Marine Corps veteran, was dozing one morning in February after his wife left for work, when his service dog, Tommy, started barking and pawing his chest ...

The Fairbanks Ice Dogs’ offseason continues moving forward. Under the direction of head coach Dakota Bell, the team is preparing for the final stretch before games resume in September. Final roster ...

Unlike puppies, older dogs don’t arrive as blank slates. They may have learned bad habits from inconsistent training or carry trauma from unknown past experiences—harsh punishment, car accidents, or ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to federal dogfighting and drug crimes. According to the office of Acting U.S. Attorney Kelly Norris for the Southern District ...

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former accomplice and ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, has been barred from taking part in service dog training programs at her new prison, according to a report. Maxwell was ...