First of two parts Service dogs are highly trained canines that assist individuals with disabilities in navigating the world.

There were big smiles, hugs, tears and lots of tail wagging inside San Quentin’s prison recently. All the emotions came ...

Some dogs like their space, but others want to be there with you every second of the day. If that sounds like your kind of ...

Our furry friends speak a language all their own — one of subtle cues, tail wags, ear twitches, and whisker movements.

My dog's head is down, their eyes averted but their tail is wagging. If your usually confident pet suddenly acts shy when you ...

A new study by researchers at Arizona State University discovered that we're probably not as good at reading the emotions ...

Dogs have moods, too, and sometimes, those tail wags take a little vacation. Maybe your pup’s been moping around like a furry ...

For the most part, dogs wear their emotions on their sleeves (or should we say legs?). It's usually very easy to tell how they're feeling just by looking at their expressions and body language. A big ...

They could not have done worse if they tried, but it looks like they will go on trying. The tail is still wagging the dog. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist based in London, England.

Your dog may be trying to tell you something — but are you actually listening? New research from Arizona State University suggests that humans are not as skilled at interpreting canine emotions ...

In reality, a wagging tail only means that the dog is aroused. To assess the dog's emotional state, you also have to consider the position of the tail. If it is standing upright, then this is more a ...