Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...

Pawing is one of the most vital canine communication tools. What does dog pawing mean? Most new, inexperienced pet parents may wonder, “What’s my dog saying with his paws?” You need to understand that ...

Understanding a dog's body language can strengthen the human-animal bond and help identify potential health or behavioral issues. Dogs make a range of noises – from barking to growling and panting – ...

Dogs do all sorts of things you might think are adorable - from wagging their tails to giving you those irresistible "puppy dog eyes". However, there's one canine behaviour that could be ...

You and your pet don't exactly speak the same language, so it's important to be able to tell how they're feeling in a different way from having a conversation. An important responsibility of owning a ...

A few days ago, Dogs Trust released the results of a survey of 2,000 dog owners who were asked what questions they would ask their dog if the dog could talk. The number one question was: “Are you ...

A dog that bares its teeth does not necessarily mean that the dog is about to bite. In some cases it is a caution, and in others it may even be a game or conciliation. The real message is uncovered by ...

They say a dog is a man's best friend and it's no secret that we are a nation of animal lovers. Ahead of the annual Pets in the City event, organised by Dublin City Council, newshound Liam Geraghty ...