National Puppy Day 2026: From pampering pets to promoting adoption, here’s how to celebrate the dayAs National Puppy Day is observed worldwide, the focus remains on combining joy with responsibility. While the day offers an opportunity to...
23 Mar, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Dogs get addicted too, and it is not about food or drugs: New study finds bizarre obsession in pets playing fetchA new study finds that some dogs exhibit addiction-like behaviors toward their favorite toys. Researchers observed 33 out of 105 dogs showi...
12 Oct, 2025, 04.57 PM IST
Most dog owners misinterpret their pet’s emotions, new study revealsDogs communicate primarily through body language, but people often misinterpret these cues. A study reveals that human perceptions of dogs'...
30 Mar, 2025, 01.09 PM IST
Think you understand your dog? Study suggests you might be highly wrongResearch by Holly Molinaro from Arizona State University suggests humans may misinterpret dogs' emotions by projecting their own feelings o...
10 Mar, 2025, 05.32 PM IST
It's a dog's life! Your pet's mood swings depend on you, confirms genetic researchWhile a dog's behaviour is influenced by its breed, there's much we can do to shape a good canine companion.
13 Dec, 2022, 05.56 PM IST
Meet DAVE, a 'virtual Labrador' that can interpret signs of dog aggressionThe researchers believe Dog Assisted Virtual Environment can help prevent dog bites in the future.
01 Oct, 2022, 10.15 AM IST
Does my dog have dementia? New research throws light on canine cognitive dysfunctionIt is generally seen in dogs over eight years old, but can occur in ones as young as six.
27 Aug, 2022, 05.38 PM IST
Do you have a feeling that your dog understands what you're saying? Well, they do, to a pointResearch indicates that dogs can perceive different words and can learn to respond to specific words.
18 Jan, 2022, 07.17 PM IST
Can't resist those puppy eyes? Dogs evolved facial muscles to communicate better with humansThe inner eyebrow raising movement triggers a nurturing response in humans.
18 Jun, 2019, 06.28 PM IST
- Dogs mouth-lick in response to angry humans
Sao Paulo, Nov 29 (IANS) Have you ever wondered why dogs are in a habit of licking their mouth? It may not only be considered as a simple b...
29 Nov, 2017, 11.27 PM IST
Here's the reason why dogs like to lick your faceMouth licking in dogs is not simply a response to food or uncertainty, but is a signal to try to communicate with humans in response to ang...
29 Nov, 2017, 01.29 PM IST
- Genes turn man's best friend into social animal
London, Sep 30 (IANS) Ever thought why dogs appear to be more social -- a typical human trait -- than all other animals? It is because the ...
30 Sep, 2016, 01.20 PM IST
Why not decipher canine instincts with our own 'animal' instincts?Science is second-guessing human instinct by ‘discovering’ that canines can recognise emotions by collating information from varied senses.
15 Jan, 2016, 06.50 AM IST
Dogs can copy each other's expressionsHumans mimick each other's facial expressions, which helps people get along. Dogs do the same to bond with other dogs, researchers said.
27 Dec, 2015, 04.26 PM IST
Your cat doesn’t miss you when you’re awayWhile dogs perceive their owners as a safe base, the relationship between people and their feline friends appears to be quite different.
07 Sep, 2015, 08.14 AM IST
Why cats are more independent than dogsDomestic cats do not generally see their owners as a focus of safety and security in the same way that dogs do, according to new research.
05 Sep, 2015, 07.14 PM IST
Wolves behind dog-human bonding, study saysWolves are tolerant, attentive and cooperative and their relationship with pack mates could have provided the basis for human-dog relations...
21 Jan, 2015, 05.13 PM IST