The old adage, "a dog is a man's best friend," may be a bit more accurate than previously assumed. A recent study found that the relationship between a human and their furry friend is more gratifying ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research by Hungarian academics shows dogs can fill a number of roles, from a child’s playmate to a best friend.Photograph: Getty ...

There's no shortage of recent books on dog behavior, dog training, and dog-human relationships. Among my favorites is dog expert Vivian Zottola's new book, Being a (Good) Dog in The Human's World: ...

In Western societies, dogs are more than pets; they're companions, family members, and, in many cases, emotional anchors. The human-animal bond has long been the subject of fascination and study, yet ...

Many people view their dog as a family member, friend, or kid, but does the relationship with them really resemble these human relationships? Researchers from ELTE Eötvös Loránd University now set out ...

More than half of UK dog owners fear they are their pet's 'spare human', as new research finally names and explains the snub.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There's a reason dogs have a reputation for being a "human's best friend." This special connection isn’t just a modern ...

Dog owners rate their bond with their pet as more satisfying than most relationships with humans and consider their dog their best source of companionship, a study has found. The absence of negative ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers evaluated whether dog-owner relationships can be characterized using the same multidimensional social support scales applied ...

As most people know, humans and dogs are the best of friends. Ever since they were first domesticated some 23,000 years ago, dogs have followed us to the ends of the Earth. And while we tend to think ...

Pets offer immense comfort and companionship. Modern research confirms their positive impact on human health. Interacting with animals reduces stress and anxiety. They also promote better mental ...

“Dogs should live in a world where we the human beings create balance and harmony,” says Art Ortiz, owner of DogFit Dallas. “Humans complicate things because we’re so emotional, because we’re ...