"Becoming a pup's favorite person is built through training, play, and enrichment," says trainer Alexandra Bassett.

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It's not just you. The friendship you share with your devoted dog is one of a kind. However because dogs communicate different than people do, sometimes it can be hard to tell how your dog really ...

Dog trainers and behavior specialists are offering advice on identifying canine affection—both between dogs and toward humans—along with guidance on breeds that adapt well to multi-dog households.

Evolved for connection: Centuries of domestication shaped dogs to be attuned to human emotions, fostering trust, security, ...

Researchers explored how dogs can read emotional cues from other dogs and humans and use the information to guide their ...

According to animal advocate Carol Erickson of the Pennsylvania SPCA, when it comes to choosing their favorite humans, dogs have certain qualities and behaviors that they prefer, and they're drawn to ...

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