Do your pup's legs twitch as it runs in its dreams? Has your Fido ever faked an injury to get sympathy? Perceptions of canine behavior have evolved over time, particularly in terms of our ...

Anyone who has a dog as a pet knows that sometimes when they're fast asleep on the couch or plopped right next to you, they move and even kick their legs like they're running. It's made us wonder ...

A brand-new July 2025 study published in Scientific Reports just confirmed what many dog parents already suspected: your dog isn’t just watching TV—they have favorite shows, and their personality ...

Do pets really have the wonderful lives we think they have? What do dogs and other animals really think and feel about their captive lives? Is it possible that some dogs and other animals might be ...

Does your dog bark at nothing? Like it’s really late at night, the house is all quiet, and your dog, out of the blue, launches into a barking spree aimed at some random corner of the living room?

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced. Credit...Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari for The New York Times Supported by ...