Gazing into your furry friend's eyes and giving it pets can cause your brain to synchronize with theirs, scientists have discovered. This kind of synchronization of brain waves, known as interbrain ...

Welcome to Crosstalk, wherein A.V. Club writers discuss their varied (or unvaried, as the case may be) perspectives on a pop-culture topic. This time, Jen Lennon and William Hughes discuss the ...

Have you ever had a moment when you’re petting your precious pup, and you look into their soulful eyes and think, “This is the best thing in the world?” It turns out that your pup feels the exact same ...

Dogs' learning success is enhanced when they are not only rewarded with food, but also praised and petted for their good performance, according to a new study by researchers from the Department of ...

Petting a dog can have unexpected health side effects, such as reducing stress, releasing endorphins, and lowering blood ...

It’s a contested issue, but I’m certain I know what heaven looks like. I’ll direct you to pages 22 and 23 of P.D. Eastman’s picture book “Go, Dog. Go!” The pages show a giant tree canopy, on which ...

Would you believe me if I said not all dogs love to be pet? Contrary to popular belief, not all dogs are enthusiastic about constant affection. Dr. Emily Levine, a board-certified veterinary ...

Dogs form an attachment to their owner and as a result can find it stressful to be separated from them. It used to be conventional wisdom that you should ignore your dog before you go out, but a pilot ...