So stinkin' cute!

Owners enhance their pets' chasing, gentle biting, and more, which begs the question: Are they playing for their entertainment or for ours? Researchers watched as the dogs played without the owner ...

For decades I've thought about how a simple behavior such as stretching and crouching on the forelimbs could become a play invitation signal in dogs and other animals. Many people also have asked me ...

Sure, your dog plays with other pooches to have some fun and let off a little steam. But what if their decisions on when and how to play is largely based on making you happy? New research published by ...

I began writing this post months ago but somehow misplaced my notes, including those from talking with people about how and why dogs play and how frolicking dogs can be social catalysts for getting ...