It's obvious that your dog can make you happy. Research by the National Institutes of Health shows that interacting with a pet can reduce stress, improve your mood, and make you feel more social. Just ...

Most dog owners would probably love to know what their pet is thinking. Unfortunately, our dogs can’t tell us, so it can be hard to know if they’re truly happy or just making do with their ...

Dr. Tonia Gable, Diane Burgess, and Sydney Byrd all have experience working at doggy daycare and boarding facilities. They ...

Veterinarians say these dog breeds are naturally calm, relaxed, and easygoing. The product recommendations in this post are ...

Books about dogs constantly find their way into my mailbox. Among those that caught my eye is Dr. Carri Westgarth's The Happy Dog Owner. I've always argued that happy dogs make for happy dog owners ...

If you've ever spent any amount of time watching a dog show — Westminster Kennel Club or otherwise — you may have found yourself wondering, as the dogs competed in their individual rounds, led by ...

New toys, comfy beds, frequent trips to the dog park, and sacrificing a paycheck for vet bills are typical of pet ownership. We'd do anything to ensure our dogs are happy, because their well-being ...

To help senior citizens pay for pet vaccinations, a UPS driver who delivers in Laramie County put together a dog calendar.

Owning a dog may make you a happier person, but new research suggests that when people feel happy, they are more likely to think that dogs look sad. This is the conclusion of a new study by behavioral ...