Understanding dog body language can help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. This guide explains common canine signals and what they reveal about comfort, stress, and communication.

Our pup's body language can reveal a great deal about how they're feeling, what they're thinking, and what their current needs are. Sometimes they are hungry. Others are anxious, want to play, or are ...

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...

Pawing is one of the most vital canine communication tools. What does dog pawing mean? Most new, inexperienced pet parents may wonder, “What’s my dog saying with his paws?” You need to understand that ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — There are an abundance of canines living in Hawaii. And with so many dogs, there are some that end up in very bad situations. On Monday, Sept. 15, KHON2.com was talking to Captain ...

Most dogs have a lot to say; it’s up to their people to learn to interpret those dog sounds. Dogs use barking, baying, howling, and sighing to convey various messages. It’s up to you to understand dog ...

Around 80 million dogs live in U.S. homes, and our ability to read their emotions needs work, research finds. Humans don’t understand dogs’ body language and corresponding emotions as well as we think ...

A few days ago, Dogs Trust released the results of a survey of 2,000 dog owners who were asked what questions they would ask their dog if the dog could talk. The number one question was: “Are you ...

Some people are exceptionally skilled at reading others’ body language – they are what I call “masters of nonverbal communication.” But regardless of how well a human reads other people’s nonverbal ...

Dogs don’t “lean in” to negotiate space or seek an advantage. They lean in because they love you, plain and simple. This thoughtful, yet goofy gesture is one of the most heart-melting signs your dog ...