Dogs are some of our oldest living companions, but they are not without their quirks. Be it funny faces, contortionist-like sleeping positions, or moments of energetic mania, dogs have character and ...

Whenever I come home to my 14-year-old Shih Tzu, as most dogs do, she greets me by pawing excitedly at my legs and wagging her little tail vigorously enough to cause a tornado. But I've noticed she ...

Wouldn’t it be amazing if our dogs could talk to us? We could finally make sense of some of their more perplexing dog behaviors, like being afraid of the tiny Chihuahua next door or barking only at ...

We often smile when we see our dog’s tail wagging, assuming it means they’re happy. But that’s not always the case - with some owners just learning that a wagging tail doesn’t automatically signal joy ...

As any dog owner knows, there are a few surefire ways to cue a pup’s wagging tail: arriving home from work, picking up their favorite toy or uttering the word “outside.” But why do dogs wag their tail ...

The question in the title is simple and straightforward, and many people—researchers and non-researchers including dog lovers—all have opinions on the matter. Everyone seems to know why dogs wag their ...

Around and around they go — dogs are often seen spinning in endless pursuit of their own rears. But why do dogs chase their tails? There are several possible reasons for this behavior, as well as ways ...