There's a good reason why so many people feel as attached to their pets as they do to their human children—over the course of evolution, dogs have hijacked the human bonding pathway that ensures we ...

For many people dogs are considered to be family members and their best friends. Indeed, because of the long period of close association between dogs and humans, a deep bond has evolved (for numerous ...

Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you're stressed, and somehow appears at your side during your worst moments. Coincidence? Not even close. The evidence for this extraordinary emotional ...

The old adage, "a dog is a man's best friend," may be a bit more accurate than previously assumed. A recent study found that the relationship between a human and their furry friend is more gratifying ...

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — Anne Pace has been hearing about Dog Mountain for years, but until earlier this month, had never made a trip to the park. “I really wanted to see this place,” she said, during a ...

The arrival of summer weather opens up a world of possibilities that transforms the relationship between dogs and their human companions. What begins as simple relief from cabin fever evolves into ...

In Western societies, dogs are more than pets—they're companions, family members, and, in many cases, emotional anchors. The human-animal bond has long been the subject of fascination and study, yet ...

ST. JOHNSBURY, VT. (AP) — Anne Pace has been hearing about Dog Mountain for years, but until August, had never made a trip to the park. “I really wanted to see this place,” she said, during a visit to ...

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