Understanding dog body language can help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. This guide explains common canine signals and what they reveal about comfort, stress, and communication.

Pawing is one of the most vital canine communication tools. What does dog pawing mean? Most new, inexperienced pet parents may wonder, “What’s my dog saying with his paws?” You need to understand that ...

Some days, it feels like dogs can read our minds. They nuzzle us when we’re sad or grab a toy to throw for them when they see we're bored. Other days, the language barrier between our species is ...

Understanding a dog's body language can strengthen the human-animal bond and help identify potential health or behavioral issues. Dogs make a range of noises – from barking to growling and panting – ...

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...

Our pup's body language can reveal a great deal about how they're feeling, what they're thinking, and what their current needs are. Sometimes they are hungry. Others are anxious, want to play, or are ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Understanding an animal's body language can serve as a key element of nonverbal communication from pet to owner. There are many behaviors that are telltale signs of what a pet ...

While humans certainly display their fair share of body language, dogs, who don’t have the capability to verbalize, rely strictly on body language to communicate their needs and emotions. Learning how ...

A few days ago, Dogs Trust released the results of a survey of 2,000 dog owners who were asked what questions they would ask their dog if the dog could talk. The number one question was: “Are you ...