Paloma: Spanish for “dove,” a universally-recognized symbol for peace. Makana: A unisex Hawaiian name meaning “gift.” ...

Understanding dog body language can help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. This guide explains common canine signals and what they reveal about comfort, stress, and communication.

According to Lavelle there are some “really fun dog name trends” going on this year; for example, food-inspired names are ...

First, the good news: We did not find widespread or dangerous problems in the samples of dog food that we tested. But our findings did make it clear that not all dog food is made equal. While most ...

Puppy kisses can be a sweet sign of love from your canine, but only if you don’t think too hard about it – dog’s mouths contain more than 600 different types of bacteria. We certainly don’t walk up to ...

Many animals have color preferences. For example, some advertising research has suggested that humans are attracted to the color red. Suppose, then, that you were a dog toy manufacturer and you wanted ...

The first lesson with a puppy is teaching him his name. Say his name, wait for eye contact, and give him a treat. But, like the rabbit recipe that begins, “first, catch a rabbit,” first, you have to ...

Winter-themed dog names aren’t just for snow-white pups—they’re perfect for dogs of all shapes, sizes and personalities. From ...

People seem to spend a lot of time and care when they are choosing a name for their dog [see here for more]. Much in the same way that some people choose names for their children, people tend to ...

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A friend of mine recently adopted her first dog. A Star Wars fan, she picked the name Leia. When she told others about her new princess, she was surprised to receive some pushback on the name. Is that ...