While it may seem unreal to those of us who love furry friends and bond with them almost instantly, dogs don't gravitate naturally to everyone. Many people lack the ability to connect with animals so ...

But experts are begging pet parents to understand that unconditional love doesn't mean a dog doesn't have their limits. In fact, there may be affectionate behaviors people do that dogs secretly hate.

It’s clear, we love our dogs. Nearly half of U.S. households have one, and many owners see pets as part of the family — 51 percent say pets belong “as much as a human member.” Pet ownership keeps ...