It's absolutely heartbreaking to think about all of the homeless dogs in the world who deserve to have a safe, warm place to sleep at night and humans who love them. But at the same time, there are ...

Abandonment is, sadly, something rescue groups see far too often. Many dogs are left to fend for themselves, confused and scared, after being suddenly discarded by the very people they trusted.

Many people view their dog as a family member, friend, or kid, but does the relationship with them really resemble these human relationships? Researchers from ELTE Eötvös Loránd University now set out ...

A long-shared history links humans and dogs, a relationship that began more than 15,000 years ago when early wolves sought food and shelter near human settlements and gradually adapted to life ...

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Every shelter and rescue dog deserves to be pampered and adored, but many of them aren't ready to accept love. That's ok! These dogs have been through a lot in their short lives, but a little time, ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colors and sizes. Today there are estimated to be about 700 million dogs living with or around humans. To ...