Data from 124 societies shows that dogs' functions predict their treatment, with closer bonds forming in societies where dogs have multiple roles. Research into the unique cognitive abilities of dogs ...

Play is an enigmatic behaviour, the function of which is still debated, despite more than a century of research. We discuss the evolutionary function of play behaviour, focusing on the domestic dog ...

Having a dog may cut your family's risk of the common cold, a new study finds. June 19, 2012— -- intro: Dogs may be good at more than fetching sticks and greeting you after a long day at work. As ...

Research into the unique cognitive abilities of dogs often leads to surprises, including dogs’ ability to form mental representations of things they smell, or that they know when their owners do ...