Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK. By Emily Anthes Earlier this year, I wrote about dogs with an unusual talent. Although many dogs can master basic commands, these animals had ...

Dogs are social animals, and they form a strong bond with humans quickly. When it comes to rescue dogs, the bond formation is even faster. When rescue dogs come into a new home, they bring their past ...

A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that man's best friend lived alongside humans far earlier than previously believed. The study was detailed in a University College London (UCL) ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Amid the visible human toll of the war, dogs are facing a quieter ...

Would you sniff dog breath for $1,000 an hour? Spot & Tango, a dog food delivery company, recently posted two head-turning contract jobs: Dog Kisser and Dog Breath Sniffer. In partnership with Spot & ...

April Fools' Day pranks aren't just for friends, coworkers and well...humans anymore. Pet owners are bringing the tradition home, and their dogs are the latest targets. Across social media, videos ...

This article was featured in New York’s One Great Story newsletter. Sign up here. Olivia Bannerman, a 28-year-old software designer and part-time model, was standing on a rock in Central Park with her ...

Gabapentin is used in humans, but it also has uses for dogs, including helping to manage anxiety. Like most drugs, gabapentin can cause side effects. An example of a side effect of gabapentin in dogs ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A new daily pill being developed by veterinary scientists could help ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been ...

Baggs, a 5-month-old golden retriever, was the runt of the litter. Now, she’s training to be an avalanche rescue dog. Dogs play an essential role when an avalanche strikes. Their powerful noses help ...

Ebenezer the Scottish Terrier greets another dog in front of the State House. Dogs in shark rain coats, bunny ears and duck bandanas descended onto the State House lawn in Concord on Easter Sunday. An ...