Plan a cosy night in with your dog - Dogs Trust recommends staying at home with your dog during fireworks, as many dogs may panic if left alone. Having their owner or a familiar person nearby can ...

She makes her frustrations clear with what her humans describe as "screaming" sounds of protest ... or just want to bite ...

Adopting a pet is a big deal. You’re taking an animal into your home to care for forever. At least, that’s what a good pet owner does. If you adopted a pet, would you ever consider rehoming it just ...

Dallas — Ever wonder what your dog is trying to say? Well, a University of Texas at Arlington researcher is aiming to turn barks, howls and whimpers of man’s best friend into intelligible speech — a ...

Have you ever seen a dog playing slot machines in a casino? Probably not, but you might have seen one that really likes to play with toys. A new study shows that there might not be much of a ...

Some dogs do not just love toys. In a new study of 105 pet dogs, about one in three showed addiction-like patterns around a single favorite toy. The work was conducted by teams in Bern, Switzerland ...

Dogs can show signs of addiction to their toys that are similar to those displayed by humans with gambling issues, new research has revealed. Some canines, which are referred to as “ball junkies” in ...

Addiction to toys can mirror human addictive behavior in some dogs. Image: Alexandra Jursova via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Whether it's a squeaky ball or a fluffy plushie, many dogs love their toys. But a new study has warned that this love can tip over into an all-consuming addiction. Scientists in Germany and Austria ...

Festivals' loud noises terrify dogs, causing distress. Experts advise creating safe indoor havens, desensitizing pets to sounds, and using calming aids. Muffling noise, staying calm, and avoiding ...

Some dogs show behaviors towards their toys that resemble behavioral addictions in humans, such as gambling and internet gaming, according to a study of 105 dogs published in Scientific Reports.

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." ...