Dogs have a talent for looking heartbreakingly mournful at the exact moment their humans are laughing, celebrating or simply feeling good. That contrast can feel jarring, as if your joy is somehow ...

It’s almost impossible to feel sad when you're around a dog. Their goofy, heart-melting antics, like barking at “dangerous” leaves or proudly dropping slobbery toys in your lap can turn even the ...

Dogs don’t “lean in” to negotiate space or seek an advantage. They lean in because they love you, plain and simple. This ...

New toys, comfy beds, frequent trips to the dog park, and sacrificing a paycheck for vet bills are typical of pet ownership. We'd do anything to ensure our dogs are happy, because their well-being ...

The life of a rescue dog can be downright tragic, but some lucky pups are rescued from shelters and chauffeured to their forever homes. It's the dream! If rescue advocates had it our way, all shelter ...

Books about dogs constantly find their way into my mailbox. Among those that caught my eye is Dr. Carri Westgarth's The Happy Dog Owner. I've always argued that happy dogs make for happy dog owners ...

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show kicks off in Queens next month. It's considered the most prestigious canine competition in the United States, and exemplifies the national obsession with dogs. The ...

If you've ever spent any amount of time watching a dog show — Westminster Kennel Club or otherwise — you may have found yourself wondering, as the dogs competed in their individual rounds, led by ...

Books about dogs constantly find their way into my mailbox. Among those that caught my eye is Dr. Carri Westgarth's The Happy Dog Owner. I've always argued that happy dogs make for happy dog owners ...

You probably look at your dog’s tail a dozen times a day without really thinking about it. I love my dogs’ tails. They are so ...