Owning a dog comes with all kinds of surprising benefits—studies show that dog walking correlates to increased happiness (both the dog's and the owner's) and that dogs rush to help their humans in ...

Female dogs prefer the competent person when opening a food container, researchers say. “Dogs are highly sensitive to human behavior, and they evaluate us using both their direct experiences and from ...

Well, today is Valentine's Day, which means love and connection are on people's minds, and I recently met someone who studies one form of affection, kissing. Matilda Brindle is an evolutionary ...

(InvestigateTV) — Researchers have discovered evidence that humans and dogs have been companions for thousands of years, with new findings from Alaska showing early people shared their food with ...

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 ...

People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners, trainers and ...

Dogs can be "destabilized" by hearing angry human voices, reveals new research. They may lose their balance - perhaps as the sounds induce emotional arousal, say veterinary scientists. The study ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever thought your dog might actually be human? Or that they know exactly what you're saying? We definitely have. And that ...

Whether or not they are officially designated as your emotional support animal, there’s no denying the comfort and joy our pets bring us. But sometimes, even our pets crave animal companionship too!

Dogs use mutual gaze to trigger oxytocin in humans, giving them emotional influence and enhancing cooperation over millennia. 'Till then, we believe he is alive': Family in disbelief after son's death ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Avalanches are not only dangerous, but they can be life-threatening. That’s why ski resorts take the utmost precautions to ensure guest safety. Part of that protection comes from ...