Dogs get so emotional when their owners come home to them that they cry tears of joy, scientists have found. According to a paper published in the journal Current Biology, dogs are capable of ...

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 ...

Dogs and cats don’t just communicate with their tails; they have other ways that allow humans to understand the emotions they ...

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 ...

Just one look at a happy dog can turn the cloudiest day into pure sunshine—there’s something irresistible about the way dogs express joy through playful energy and cute dog behaviors. From floppy ...

Of course, we want our pups to be happy from head to tail, but what does happiness look like in dogs? Dog behavior is complex ...

Our dogs are more than pets—they’re loyal companions, adventure buddies, and part of the family. But while they shower us with affection, many dog owners often wonder: Is my dog really happy? While ...

In a viral TikTok video, the owner of a 10-month-old German shepherd/Belgian Malinois pup named Aura shared the top seven signs that a dog is happy, so we spoke to a veterinarian to learn more. The ...

Everybody likes a happy ending, at least once in a while. So you will be pleased to hear that Katherine Carver’s book on abandoned dogs is full of happy endings — that is, lots of adoptions. Most of ...

Traditionally, we’ve talked about wanting dogs to be obedient. There are obedience classes for dogs and puppies, and any number of people have asked the question (sometimes in frustration), “How do I ...

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 ...

Joey the rescue puppy is living at Vintage Pet Rescue — a retirement home for dogs — until he is ready to be adopted Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...