Some dogs are seemingly more talented than others. So-called gifted word learners (GWL) are rare canines that can rapidly learn the names of toys, a skill that most dogs don't possess. To understand ...

A beautifully illustrated and well referenced book called "Canine Play Behavior" by German dog trainer Mechtild Käufer is a thorough and current review of what dogs do, know, think, and feel when they ...

When it comes to playtime, dogs can’t get enough of it. They love to play along with their furry siblings and create mayhem. But it seems this pet is too tired or feeling extremely lazy to play.

“Happiness is never better exhibited than by young animals, such as puppies, kittens, lambs, etc., when playing together, like our own children.” (Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man, p. 99) Watching ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A short video of two wildly different dogs playing at a Pennsylvania daycare has melted the hearts of viewers online. The ...