When the dog feels happiness, the amygdala triggers an increase in hormones, including oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin.

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Keeping your dog’s teeth healthy doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful. With just a few simple habits, you can protect their smile, prevent painful dental issues, and keep their breath a whole ...

Kim McIntyre of Cape Cod, Mass., holds her dog Kanji, a Lancashire heeler, after participating in the smile-off contest at the National Dog Show press preview on Nov. 12, 2024. (JESSICA GRIFFIN / THE ...

A woman who owned a Schipperke (a small black and usually tailless dog) asked me, "My dog doesn't have a tail to wag to tell me whether he is happy or not. I have looked at his face a lot and he doesn ...

Dogs have some of the most evolved teeth in the animal kingdom, to help them eat, groom, and defend themselves. But how does ...

Is your dog smiling at you? Sometimes, when a dog’s mouth is open – and they’re perhaps panting too – it looks as though they’re smiling. However, a ‘smile’ from a dog doesn’t always indicate that ...

A smiling photo generally makes you more likable and credible. A study just published in the Journal of Consumer Research looked at the effect of smiles in Airbnb host photos by analyzing eight months ...

A dog owner from the United Kingdom shared her pup's reaction to being told he is loved, and internet users can't cope with how sweet it is. "You [cannot] tell me animals do not feel …" says the ...

TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida family’s dog is stealing hearts online, thanks to a little smirk that’s gotten a lot of attention. A senior dachshund named Bella from Tampa is capturing hearts online with her ...

A dog desperately trying to mask his bad behavior went viral on TikTok with more than 6.2 million views. Pet parent Jenna Coppolino returned home to find one of the couch cushions ripped to shreds.