A beautifully illustrated and well referenced book called "Canine Play Behavior" by German dog trainer Mechtild Käufer is a thorough and current review of what dogs do, know, think, and feel when 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 ...

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If you’ve ever wondered whether daily walks and play sessions truly make a difference in your dog’s life, the answer is a big, enthusiastic yes. These simple habits support their physical fitness, ...

A lot of recent research has confirmed that there are stress-reducing benefits when people have positive encounters with dogs. It is this effect that accounts for the increasingly widespread use of ...