Scientists say that autism isn't uniquely human, as new evidence shows dogs can be on the spectrum. According to Dr Jacqueline Boyd, an animal scientist from Nottingham Trent University, pooches can ...

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Dogs experience highs and lows just like their owners and their emotions could be influenced by the same genes as humans, new research suggests. For example, the gene called HUNK was found to make ...

Scroll social media for five minutes and you’ll find a thousand versions of the same claim: dogs who “talk back,” sit like humans, shadow their owners from room to room, and seem more interested in ...

One of the biggest perks of being a dog trainer/behavior consultant is that my furry clients never stop “talking.” Indeed, dogs are constantly communicating, most of which involve their body parts and ...

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is slated to be a universal animal language translator, thus you can speak with your favorite pet, such as a lovable dog. In today’s column, I explore a touted ...

What makes dogs so special is their deeply social nature—not just with humans, but with each other. Anyone who’s lived with more than one dog has likely seen the strong, lasting bonds they form. They ...

The front door to a house on a wide, leafy street opens and Stella greets me, tongue slurping my fingers, her tail wagging like a windshield wiper in overdrive. Stella, part Australian cattle dog and ...