Dogs

Dogs don't need to follow a pointing finger or see a person's eyes to take a hint. New research finds that they can find treats just by following the direction a person projects his or her voice.

Pet poop is a million-ton problem, but what's the solution?

Human and dog brains process sounds in similar ways, and this may allow the two species to understand each other's emotions, new research shows.

Dog sex has made it possible for the world's oldest cancer to last 11,000 years and travel the world, say researchers who found patient zero was genetically similar to an Alaskan malamute or husky.

Wearable technology has gone to the dogs: a soon-to-be-released device will allow owners to keep tabs on their dog's activity, rest and even heart rate.

The 'dog paddle' closely resembles how pups trot on land, new research shows.

For Christmas, your dog will likely want whatever you offer.

Despite genius moments, dogs can't grasp some concepts.

Can any dog learn 1,000 words, or just the smartest ones?

After millennia of domestication, dogs "talk" with people with tail wagging, but what do those wags mean to other dogs?

Tail wagging could convey more meaning among dogs than previously thought. A new study found that dogs have different emotional responses to their peers depending on the direction of a tail-wag.

For pet dogs, the best navigation skills apparently belong to the females.

Your dog will follow a friend before he follows an alpha.

Do dogs think like people? Scans suggest, in some ways, they do.

Is hanging a husky by its neck abuse or training?

A kiss from your dog can be a boon to your health, and your pet's.

Are brutal dog culls the only way to eliminate India's rabies problem?