PEOPLE's Dog of the Week Contest Presented by the Halo® brand is here and accepting submissions from May 18-June 5 ...

Sorry, human besties, but our four-legged roommates might actually be winning the ultimate popularity contest according to ...

I don't get dogs anymore, don't understand why they need to be in grocery stores and on airplanes. You never see them tied up outside shops or restaurants nowadays. They have to be inside, no ...

Dogs always seem to be drawn to people with a regulated nervous system. They appreciate the calmness of a human who's regulated in their behaviors and actions, largely because they often adopt the ...

Long before written history, early families moving across Eurasia kept dogs close as companions and helpers. A sweeping new study offers the clearest evidence yet that the history of dogs is ...

If you have ever felt more understood by your dog than most people, you are not alone. Psychology offers a surprising explanation for why that connection can feel so strong. Maybe you know someone who ...

Derek and Gustavo in New York City, Mary in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Nora in Westhampton, N.Y. Adoption profiles for all dogs ...

Do you change your voice when you talk to your pets? Are you pitching up your tone and resorting to "baby talk" when you're trying to get your dog's attention? While it might seem silly, a study from ...

Welcome to Coat Week on the Strategist, where we’re asking everyone — from New Yorkers to people living in the coldest parts of the U.S. — about their favorite coats and trying out every puffer we can ...

Dog play can be noisy and physical. Chasing, growling, and wrestling are often harmless. The trouble starts when tension replaces fun and the shift goes unnoticed. Many early warning signs are subtle, ...