When a dog wags its tail, it automatically means that they’re happy, right? Well, while there is truth to that, there’s actually a lot more to it—and sometimes, it can actually mean that they’re not ...

Jim Williams never knew an animal would change his life. Williams served 20 years in the military and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. He signed up for Patriot Service Dogs, an ...

DALLAS — Dallas-Fort Worth sure loves its dogs: More than 1.1 million households in the area owned one or more canine companions in 2021, according to the United States census. With that many dogs — ...

We all associate a wagging tail with a happy dog, but what does your dog's tail movement really mean? A dog's canine communication skills are even more nuanced than we might think. Paula Stewart, ...

Dogs make a range of noises – from barking to growling and panting – to communicate. Much like their human owners, they also rely on nonverbal body language to convey their emotions. By listening to ...

Many people believe that dogs wag their tails when they are happy. But, according to a new study, the behavior is actually much more nuanced than that. In a recent study published in the Royal Society ...

The Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is selling Valentine's Day gift boxes delivered by a dog in training to raise funds for its service dog program, which is Indiana's only accredited service ...

Getting greeted at the door by a wagging tail is one of the purest pleasures of owning a pooch. No matter how big, small, or fluffy your dog’s tail is, they will move it around, often at great speed!

When it comes to tail wagging among dogs, some questions still hound researchers. “Among all possible animal behavior that humans experience in everyday life, domestic dog tail wagging is one of the ...

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 ...