I glanced across the room to where the sounds of "Ich! Yuckky! His nose is all wet and cold!" were coming. These expressions of distaste were coming from Jeremy, the son of one of our neighbors. He ...

DEAR DOG LOVER: They are definitely wet, aren’t they! Compared to a cat’s nose, dog’s noses are powerful tools, which help them perceive and understand the world around them. Scientists estimate that ...

Between kisses and nuzzles, we love when our dogs nose us throughout the day. On top of being a sign of affection, the gesture is also an important avenue of communication for our canine friends. Even ...

I was somewhat surprised when I read a recent article by a team of Korean investigators, headed by Hyeong In Choi of Seoul National University, in the scientific journal Animals. My surprise came from ...

Much of dog life remain a mystery to us humans. While many turn to Google to try and understand their pet better, experts urge caution when it comes to information gleaned from search engines.

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...