While it may seem unreal to those of us who love furry friends and bond with them almost instantly, dogs don't gravitate naturally to everyone. Many people lack the ability to connect with animals so ...

Like the Cavalier, Shih Tzus were bred specifically for companionship. They were a key part of Chinese royalty, serving as a ...

While many experts suggest that healthy social interaction is the key to a joyful, balanced, and fulfilling life, the best kinds of connections aren't always with humans. In fact, our attachments with ...

If you're a pet parent, your dream is probably to have you two dog become best friends. Some breeds are known for getting along swimmingly with other dogs, and perhaps your two pups fit that bill.

August 26 marks International Dog Day—a special time to celebrate our loyal, furry companions who fill our lives with tail wags, sloppy kisses, and unconditional love. And just how many of these ...

In the middle of all those wagging tails and full food bowls is an uncomfortable truth about how little happiness really takes. The American Pet Products Association reports that U.S. households own ...

Dogs are so loving. Dogs are so affectionate. Dogs love people. Well, not all of them. Nope, some of them are more of the hands-off types, like Arya, who likes her space. That's a pretty bitter pill ...

Having worked with dogs for more than 25 years, I have always been interested in the question: Why do humans love their dogs so much? Is it because they look so cute? Is it because of their ...

I’ve had dogs ever since I was a young child, growing up on a ranch with Great Pyrenees, Komondors and Anatolian Shepherds, which protected our goats from coyotes — and followed me as I ran around our ...

The musician, a proud pet parent of a rescue dog, talks about his love for his pets and says he wants people to stop buying dogs from puppy mills Gavin Rossdale/Instagram Gavin Rossdale is launching a ...