A Sandia Park psychologist's new book reveals how our bonds with dogs shape the way we connect with other humans.

If your dog has ever embarrassed you by mounting another dog, a visitor's leg or even their favourite toy, don't assume ...

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 ...

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 ...

In short order, Teddy—a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab—punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor. After ...

The same biological signals that help predict lifespan in humans also appear in dogs, according to new research from the Dog Aging Project—a finding that could help scientists better understand aging ...

Psychology suggests that people who are scared of dogs aren't simply overreacting or being unfriendly. A common misconception ...

Does it make any difference if a human is left or right-handed or if a dog prefers to use his left or right paw when manipulating objects? I am continually struck by the similarity in the behavior ...

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 ...

Regular visits by a therapy dog can aid the healing of people hospitalized for treatment of mental disorders, a new study says. Therapy dogs eased the loneliness and isolation of patients in a ...