The human-dog bond supports emotional, physical, and social health by reducing stress, improving heart and immune function, ...

Animal scientists have found new evidence to suggest that dogs can be neurodivergent, much like their human counterparts.

Animal spaces, beastly places : an introduction / Chris Philo and Chris Wilbert -- Flush and the banditti : dog-stealing in Victorian London / Philip Howell -- Feral cats in the city / Huw Griffiths, ...

Researchers sequenced and analyzed the genomes of 17 ancient dogs from Siberia, East Asia, and the Central Asian Steppe.

Does "the animal" exist? Toward a theory of social life with animals / Susan J. Pearson and Mary Weismantel -- Touching animals : the search for a deeper understanding of animals / Nigel Rothfels -- ...

Recent analysis of ancient DNA has unveiled a profound bond between humans and dogs, tracing back at least 10,000 years. This partnership is evident in the shared migratory patterns across Eurasia, ...

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

Source: Marc Bekoff A few weeks ago, ethologist and dog trainer Marco Adda wrote to me about his new ideas of how to move and sense with other animals, a practice he calls zoosomatics. Marco has long ...

A group of researchers based in Hungary dedicated almost a year to learning about dogs and how they communicate—and whether the animals could ever learn to speak. Ethologist Tamás Faragó and collegues ...

For man’s best friend, pet owners often go to great lengths — whether that’s doggy daycare and specialty pup chow, or late nights at the vet running tests that drain bank accounts. Now, a new study by ...

Research shows that owning a dog can help humans live longer, healthier lives. Now, a US biotech company wants to return the favor with anti-aging drugs designed to extend the lifespan of your canine ...