Eight in 10 dog owners think it was genuinely fate that they were matched with their dog, according to new research. And it may be more than just fate matching us with our pets; results showed our ...

Dogs are great at learning action commands like “sit” and “stay.” They're less good at remembering the names of things, like what their squeaky or stuffed toys are called. Only an elite group of ...

When it comes to cognitive ability, not all dogs are created equal. Most dogs can learn simple action cues like “sit” or “down.” But so-called “gifted word learner” (GWL) dogs exhibit a remarkable ...

"Honey, will you take Luna to the P-A-R-K?" Both parents and dog owners know that some words should not be spoken, but only spelled, to prevent small ears from eavesdropping on the conversation. At ...

They’re less good at remembering the names of things, like what their squeaky or stuffed toys are called. Only an elite group of gifted word-learner dogs can retain the names of hundreds of toys.

Dogs earn their reputation as loyal companions every single day, but some take that role a step further when real danger hits. Across the United States and beyond, service dogs and family pets have ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — Dogs are great at learning action commands like “sit” and “stay.” They’re less good at remembering the ...