There's a good reason why so many people feel as attached to their pets as they do to their human children—over the course of evolution, dogs have hijacked the human bonding pathway that ensures we ...

If you're a pet parent and you think your dog thinks of you this way, it's a sign you and your pup are strongly bonded, according to Shannon Walker, a dog trainer and founder of Northwest Battle ...

Watching Dogs Lifts Mood, But There’s a Catch for Pet Owners In A Nutshell Watching videos of dogs tends to improve human ...

For many people dogs are considered to be family members and their best friends. Indeed, because of the long period of close association between dogs and humans, a deep bond has evolved (for numerous ...

'Contrary to popular belief, only a small minority of dog owners actually treat their pets like human children.’ By Laura Baisas Published May 22, 2025 5:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...

Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you're stressed, and somehow appears at your side during your worst moments. Coincidence? Not even close. The evidence for this extraordinary emotional ...

Plus, how to get dog relationships off on the right paw.

Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA) has gotten on the front foot ahead of its 30th anniversary in 2026, launching a rebrand that ...

Now, newly discussed research is challenging that assumption, with a study now suggesting that dogs may experience forms of ...

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — Anne Pace has been hearing about Dog Mountain for years, but until earlier this month, had never made a trip to the park. “I really wanted to see this place,” she said, during a ...

We all have at least one friend that treats their dog like an actual human child. Scientists think you shouldn't be a hater: There’s 20,000 to 40,000 years of evolution causing them to behave that way ...