Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some highly gifted dogs learn new words, a complex cognitive and social ability that may put them on par with human toddlers. New research published this ...

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 ...

Gifted word learner dogs seem capable of eavesdropping about as well as 18-month-old toddlers, the study researchers say.

What makes dogs so special is their deeply social nature—not just with humans, but with each other. Anyone who’s lived with more than one dog has likely seen the strong, lasting bonds they form. They ...

Spending time with Fido might be good for your health. If petting a poodle or playing fetch with a Labrador retriever is your go-to form of stress relief, you might be on to something, according to a ...

Kylie M. Cairns receives funding from the Australian Dingo Foundation, the Australia and Pacific Science Foundation, the ACT government and donations from the general public. She is a director of the ...