Research on joy—those bursts of “woo-hoo moments”—is an exciting area of study across species. But the feeling of too much ...

Millions of dogs enter U.S. animal shelters each year, and while many eventually find new homes, the experience can be deeply ...

Your dog probably goes crazy for its favorite toy, but do they love it a little too much? In the dog training world, pups that are highly motivated by toys are often referred to as "ball junkies." ...

Could dogs ever learn something like speech? A new review explores the science behind enhancing canine communication.

These days, many people have got the message that it’s important to train dogs with reward-based methods (for example, giving the dog a treat when they sit to reinforce the behavior and make it happen ...

July 23, 2025 — Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is pleased to have received $15,000 in funding through a PEDIGREE Foundation Program Development Grant. This generous grant will support a new initiative called ...

It’s often said that pets replicate their owner’s behaviors, but it’s not just those early bedtime routines and naps on the couch that they copy. Have you ever felt stressed or anxious around your pet ...

Guest Opinion. It is time for animal behavior to become its own academic discipline. The Animal Behavior Society argues that animal behavior is a discipline within psychology and biology, but that ...

In today’s digital world, more pet owners are embracing technology to help manage their pets’ care and keep up with busy lifestyles. Tracking tools, home cameras, and automated feeders have quickly ...