Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either ...

Understanding a dog's body language can strengthen the human-animal bond and help identify potential health or behavioral issues. Dogs make a range of noises – from barking to growling and ...

Dogs can’t talk, but their body language speaks volumes. Many dogs will bow when they want to play, for instance, or lick their lips and avert their gaze when nervous or afraid. But people aren ...

Universal canine body language Dog owners wonder why dogs give their paws when they’re petted. Many dogs do this to show their affection. Observe your pet’s canine body language.

Dr MacMillan explains that relaxed body language is a major sign that your dog is content. No tension means no anxiety; instead, they are feeling open-minded and comfortable, not on high alert.

Dogs tell us when we’re acting weird, if we only stop to pay attention to their many physical and behavioral cues. A pet care ...

"If you don't know that [these are] stress signs, you may not know that your dog is trying to communicate with you," an expert said.