Dogs are often described as "man's best friend." Millions of people enjoy spending time with them, and many families consider them beloved members of the household. Yet not everyone feels comfortable ...

What are we seeking within our feelings of cherishing dogs?When a dog is by my side, I feel at ease.When I come home tired, ...

If you have ever felt more understood by your dog than most people, you are not alone. Psychology offers a surprising explanation for why that connection can feel so strong. Maybe you know someone who ...

Dogs are well-known for their loyalty, affection, and strong emotional attachment to humans. This is why cases of dog biting their owners are so astonishing and alarming. But, in most cases, dog ...

Source: Rebecca Niemiec/with permission. Human-dog relationships vary from being extremely positive and as reciprocal as possible to being highly abusive, with dogs treated as unfeeling objects and ...

Companion Animal Psychology (CAP), created by the prolific, award-winning psychologist, dog and cat expert, and Psychology Today contributor Zazie Todd, is now 14 years old. Zazie is still running it ...

Stroking a pet dog may not immediately erase the physical toll of a stressful experience, but it appears to prepare the body to handle the next challenge more calmly. A new study published in ...

The age-old battle of cats versus dogs. There are reasons to love them both, but whichever you prefer more may be telling of your personality, according to psychology. Just like dogs and cats behave ...