A prolonged and unblinking stare is a known indicator of stress and potential aggression in dogs. In play, dogs break eye ...

When a dog drops their chest to the ground and lifts their back end into the air, most people call it a play bow, which means ...

Daily exercise is important to keep dogs healthy and active. Dogs benefit from moving their bodies and using their minds during play. Without regular play, dogs may feel bored or stressed easily each ...

While dogs may mostly appear lazy and goofy, sometimes they let out their inner geniuses. To provide an apt example, the owner at @rubykthevizsla records their Vizsla Ruby's behavior during playtime.

For some dogs, the thrill of the chase doesn't fade when the ball stops rolling. They'll paw at couch cushions, skip dinner, and wait by the door for one more throw. To many, it's an amusing quirk - ...

Play is a kaleidoscope--a frenetic potpourri--of the senses Many, if not most, dogs love to play, and different forms of dogs' play behavior truly are a kaleidoscope--a frenetic potpourri--of the ...

Dogs instinctively hide pain to avoid showing weakness. But according to vets they do show subtle signs of discomfort, and ...

For decades I've thought about how a simple behavior such as stretching and crouching on the forelimbs could become a play invitation signal in dogs and other animals. Many people also have asked me ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The phenomenon of dog behavior getting worse rather than better is something that dog parents often find perplexing. It seems to ...

If your older pup seems to spend a lot of time snoozing nearby, don’t worry, this can be one of the most reassuring signs your senior dog is happy. In fact, Bassett says this is one of the most ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Nicholas Dodman, ...

I’m not much of a dog person. At least, I’ve never lived with a pet and mostly can’t be bothered to spend the time they require. I understand, however, that some people really love their dogs like ...