Between humans, a kiss on the mouth or cheek is a clear signal of warm feelings. But what’s going on in a dog’s brain when it plants a slobbery lick on a person’s face or hands? There’s no single ...

Puppy kisses can be a sweet sign of love from your canine, but only if you don’t think too hard about it – dog’s mouths contain more than 600 different types of bacteria. We certainly don’t walk up to ...

When dogs lick their owners, it’s often viewed as a sign of affection. However, experts say there are deeper evolutionary reasons behind the behavior. Dr. Alexandra Horowitz, a noted dog cognition ...

Dog owners experience countless moments with their pets: bursts of play, shared routines, and gestures that build connection. Among them, one behavior stands out as universal — the familiar lick. You ...

If you’re like most dog owners, every day is Dog Day, but it officially became an international “holiday” in 2004 when its founder, Colleen Page, felt compelled to highlight the plight of dogs in ...

This is complicated. Different allergens trigger similar signs, and often dogs are allergic to multiple things. So a dog with ...