Ars Technica

Most, but not all, dogs play fetch, while cats do so more often than thought

Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners. Credit: Mikel M. Delgado/CC-BY 4.0 Conventional wisdom would suggest that all dogs love to play fetch, while ...
Science Daily

Both cats and dogs often enjoy playing fetch with their owners

Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners, researchers report. Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their ...
Yahoo

Tiny Dog Playing Fetch With Himself Is Your Daily Dose of Joy

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On days when it is hard to smile, a funny dog video can always crack us up. And when that video follows an inspirational journey, ...
Psychology Today

Dogs at Play: How and Why Bowing Came to Mean "Let's Play"

For decades I've thought about how a simple behavior such as stretching and crouching on the forelimbs could become a play invitation signal in dogs and other animals. Many people also have asked me ...
The Conversation

Cats and dogs both like to play fetch − it’s rooted in their hunting instincts

Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior ...
Yahoo

Here’s what to remember when it comes to dog wrestling and play-fighting

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two dogs playing together in the park. Dogs often like to wrestle and play-fight with each other to let off steam — and it can ...
Popular Science

Play with your dog. It’s good for both of you.

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DogsBestLife.com on MSN

Aggressive puppy or normal play? Spot the danger signs and fix problems

Concerned about an aggressive puppy? Learn signs of aggression vs. play and get tips to manage aggressive puppy behavior for ...
WGN Radio

The most common behavior problem in dogs, the role the economy is playing in relinquishing of pets, and more

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Co-founder of Center for Behavior Studies explains what this non-profit to support pet studies and keeping pets in homes is all about. Dr. Dodman reveals ...
Dog Club on MSNOpinion

These 15 dog behavior mistakes are surprisingly common – even among knowledgeable owners

Even experienced owners get tripped up by tiny training habits that quietly snowball into big problems. The good news is that ...
PBS

Cats like to play fetch like dogs. The game is rooted in both species' hunting instincts

Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior ...