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 ...