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Dogs are highly sensitive to human language, and certain words or phrases can trigger stress, confusion, or unwanted ...

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Shared genes found in golden retrievers and people influence traits like fear, trainability, and emotional sensitivity.

Did you know that animals can be neurodivergent like humans? Research has identified signs of neurodivergence in wildlife.

Dogs, our loyal companions, often mirror our behaviors in unexpected ways. Whether it’s mimicking our moods or adapting to ...

How can you tell if your dog has winter depression? One of the most common signs of the winter blues in dogs is their drop in ...

Dogs communicate and express themselves in ways that might seem puzzling to us. Many behaviors that are perfectly normal for ...

Researchers analyzed the genomes and behavioral profiles of 1,300 golden retrievers and found that several behavioral traits—such as trainability, fear of strangers, and aggression toward other ...

Tiamat Warda's new book on emotional labor will help guide dogs and their humans to work together in mutually productive and ...