There was high drama when a dog in Wisconsin spotted a nearby squirrel and gave chase. Normally there would be nothing out of the ordinary about a dog chasing a rodent. It's a habit that is hardwired ...

Dogs can smell human stress — and it alters their own behavior, reveals new research. Our four-legged friends experience “emotional contagion” from the smell of human stress — leading them to make ...

Dogs were the first domesticated animals and have been an ever-present part of humanity since that time. Yet, we know very little about how this relationship began. When were dogs domesticated and how ...