Dogs are constant sidekicks for humans, and they’re usually pretty good at letting us know what they want: a tail-wagging dance by the front door means it’s time for a walk, and a heavy head on your ...

For years, researchers have known that young children pick up words just by being around conversation. Toddlers do not need ...

Dogs regularly make top-10 lists of the world’s smartest animals. As any pet owner has likely noticed, though, some dogs—like some people—are sharper than others. And a few might even be, in canine ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Our dogs communicate with us all the time, not just with vocalization, but through canine body language like ...

In Shany Dror's study, super-smart canines had 90% accuracy in fetching toys whose names they learned directly or overheard; ...

A heartwarming video has showcased the way a deaf dog has built up a way to communicate with her owners, despite not being able to hear. Faith, a 3-year-old mixed breed, was born deaf, but owner Nikki ...

Our pup's body language can reveal a great deal about how they're feeling, what they're thinking, and what their current needs are. Sometimes they are hungry. Others they are anxious, want to play, or ...