Data from 124 societies shows that dogs' functions predict their treatment, with closer bonds forming in societies where dogs have multiple roles. Research into the unique cognitive abilities of dogs ...

Some dogs aren’t just good boys and girls — they’re geniuses. Certain pups can do more than recognize the names of their favorite chew toys — they can actually group their playthings by function, like ...

Having a dog may cut your family's risk of the common cold, a new study finds. June 19, 2012— -- intro: Dogs may be good at more than fetching sticks and greeting you after a long day at work. As ...

Research into the unique cognitive abilities of dogs often leads to surprises, including dogs’ ability to form mental representations of things they smell, or that they know when their owners do ...