If we can better understand how we perceive animal emotions, we can better care for them,” said animal welfare scientist ...

When people are feeling happy, they're more likely to see other people as happy. If they're feeling down, they tend to view ...

Research finds watching dogs boosts your mood, but feeling good may actually make you misread your dog's emotions.

New research has revealed that people often do not perceive the true meaning of their pet's emotions and can misread their dog. The reasons for this are many and include a human misunderstanding of ...

Paul McGreevy has received funding from the Australian Research Council, RSPCA Australia and animal welfare focussed philanthropy. He is a member of the British Veterinary Association and currently ...

Life with a dog is a matter of give and take. Especially when it comes to communication. With no common human–dog language, our ability to communicate relies on understanding and reading our pet, and ...

Dogs who are socialized from an early age—with adopted fur siblings or in the neighborhood—are more likely to develop good ...

Most dog owners would probably love to know what their pet is thinking. Unfortunately, our dogs can’t tell us, so it can be hard to know if they’re truly happy or just making do with their ...

Dog owners don’t understand their pets’ emotions as well as they think they do. May 26, 2025 Oliver, one of the researcher's dogs, is seen on a black background ...

Border collies are best known for their herding skills and for being widely considered the smartest of them all. Rakestraw, ...

Dogs don’t need words to tell you how they’re feeling. They show it in the way they look at you, flop onto the couch, or dart around the yard like their paws are on springs. If you’re paying attention ...

We love the company of dogs, and they love us. Baloo the Bernese went viral on TikTok with his adorable expression after ...