Data from 124 societies shows that dogs' functions predict their treatment, with closer bonds forming in societies where dogs have multiple roles. Research into the unique cognitive abilities of dogs ...

Dogs aren’t just man’s best friend—they may also be sharper thinkers than we give them credit for. A new study shows that some “gifted” dogs can group toys not only by how they look, but also by how ...

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Since their domestication millennia ago, dogs have been man’s best friend, and aside from friendship, centuries of selective breeding have tailored them for tasks like herding, hunting and guarding — ...

Do you own a dog? I guess then you have a leash, a collar, a blanket, and a food bowl. Maybe you also have a harness, a brush and a second leash, and probably some toys lying around. Your dog sleeps ...

Research into the unique cognitive abilities of dogs often leads to surprises, including dogs’ ability to form mental representations of things they smell, or that they know when their owners do ...