When a dog wags its tail, it automatically means that they’re happy, right? Well, while there is truth to that, there’s actually a lot more to it—and sometimes, it can actually mean that they’re not ...

Dogs have evolved to communicate emotions through body language as well as bark, especially with their tails. A wagging tail can signal happiness, but its speed, position, and direction add deeper ...

Getting greeted at the door by a wagging tail is one of the purest pleasures of owning a pooch. No matter how big, small, or fluffy your dog’s tail is, they will move it around, often at great speed!

Dogs often show their happiness by wagging their tails, but one owner has learned those joyful wags can get canines into a bit of a predicament. Pet parent Sarah let the dogs roam off-leash while ...

Do your pup's legs twitch as it runs in its dreams? Has your Fido ever faked an injury to get sympathy? Perceptions of canine behavior have evolved over time, particularly in terms of our ...

Our pets may not be able to communicate with words, but their actions can give us clues on how they feel. So what does it mean if your dog chases its tail? While some reasons are more benign than ...

Science is always providing new information that allows us to interpret the behaviors of dogs, or to reinterpret behaviors that we thought we understood well—such as the meaning of a dog's wagging ...

Nothing compares to the excitement and joy one feels when they get to reunite with an old companion. The same goes for the ...