Ever wondered why some dogs effortlessly become internet sensations while others remain in the background? Viral dog clips ...

The human-dog connection runs deep. Dogs are so tuned in to their people that they catch their human’s yawns — even if they simply hear the yawn rather than see it. “The emotional connection between ...

There is ever-growing global interest in human-dog relationships. Not only can they help us along, but we can also help them enrich their own lives. The best human-dog relationships are those in which ...

The scene is a familiar one: a person comes home from a long day, drops their keys, and proceeds to tell their dog all about the frustrations of rush-hour traffic or the latest office gossip. The dog, ...

We’ve long known the myriad health benefits of owning a dog, from improved mental well-being to healthier aging. Specifically for children, studies find that dog ownership correlates with reduced ...

FITCHBURG — This year, more than 600 public school students grades 1 through 6 entered the annual Love Your Dog – License Your Dog art contest. The winning artwork was created by Angel Garcia, a 5th ...

As daylight shortens and routines slow down, many people experience a dip in mood and motivation. The run-up to Christmas is ...

Dogs can do things that drive pet parents a bit batty—in the best way possible. For instance, bathroom boundaries aren't in their vocabulary, and they may join their owners during this…personal time.

Most nights, we head to the dog park with Tudy, our 13-month-old spaniel, to burn off his turbocharged energy. “Tudy!” the regulars call, greeting him like Norm in Cheers. There’s Bernadette and her ...

On an ordinary day on an ordinary street in New York City, magical events transpire. That is, if you happen to be walking a dog. Cathleen Schine has given readers a Valentine of a novel in "The New ...