Dogs are wonderful human companions. They are the first species that humans domesticated and they have a long history of close relationships with people. If you spend any time with dogs (I have two ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Dogs don't use mirrors to refer back to ...

Some concerned dog owners may even ask, “Should I move on and forget about it, or is it time to call the Ghostbusters?” (Insert dramatic horror music.) Well, here’s the scoop: Dogs sometimes react to ...

Quick Take Dogs experience basic emotions like joy, fear, anger, disgust, and attachment. Brain scans show reward centers ...

An evening at home with the family often involves socializing around the television set, watching programs the whole family can enjoy. Whether cable or streaming, responsible parents are careful to ...

The human brain and eyes process light into color, allowing us to take in various shades of the rainbow. Our furry friends, however, do not see quite like we do. When you're out for a stroll with your ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: We’re concerned that our middle-aged Labrador-German shepherd mix ...