Domestication has made cats and dogs more diverse, but also curiously alike—with serious implications for their health and welfare, new research shows. At first glance, Persian cats and pugs don't ...

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

New research has revealed that people often do not perceive the true meaning of their pet's emotions and can misread their dog. The reasons for this are many and include a human misunderstanding of ...

Life with a dog is a matter of give and take. Especially when it comes to communication. With no common human–dog language, our ability to communicate relies on understanding and reading our pet, and ...

Researchers have built InterPet4D, the first large-scale multimodal 4D dataset of human–dog interactions, and used it to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Dogs have long been known as loyal companions, but many pet owners often wonder: do dogs understand human language? It sometimes feels like they do. From responding to simple commands like “sit” and ...

Researchers found that nighttime disruptions were correlated, but usually the humans stirred first and their dogs followed.

We brought canines into our earliest settlements for security, hunting and companionship. They stayed for affection, food and shelter. In the past century, they’ve moved from the barn to, in many ...