Dogs have unique ways of seeking comfort that often go unnoticed by their owners. Each dog may express distress or seek ...

Update February 19, 2009: Professional dog trainer and behaviorist Sarah Wilson answers Five Good Questions on PBS Engage. Every dog owner has a unique bond with his or her pet. But what does that ...

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but variations in color patterns provide some of their most distinctive characteristics. A newly released study sheds light on a subset of these patterns, ...

Question: Our puppy is almost 5 months old and he rarely has accidents in the house, but every now and then he does. Our problem is that while our last dog would tell us when he wanted to go out, this ...

Dogs may look adorable when they snooze, but their sleeping habits actually hold fascinating clues on how living with humans has shaped canine behaviour. The sleep-wake patterns of the dog can also ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...