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behavior & body language

Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.

Dog sitting on owner's lap at home.

They can sniff out where you’ve hidden their treats, but deception is another matter.

Woman looking into her Beagle dog's eyes.

You and your pup are on the same wavelength—seriously.

Woman hugging her dog outside.

Some may come as a surprise.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

Dog whining at his owner at home.

It’s the saddest sound in the world.

Dog yawning at home with owner.

Reasons aside, it’s pretty darn cute.

Woman holding her small black dog with his favorite toy.

Some dogs have impressive long-term memories.

Woman hugging her dog outside.

And they love it when you smile.

Man looking out the window with his German Shepherd dog at home.

While you watch the forecast, we dig into whether this is a myth—or science.

Woman teaching her dog how to use speech buttons.

Those viral Tiktok videos may not be all smoke and mirrors. 

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Black Puppy Sniffing Reflection In Mirror.

They do seem to act different after a trip to the groomer, right?

Man walking dog on a clear night.

Hopefully, they at least fare better than we do when the lights go out.

Couple hugs their merle Boxer

Animal behaviorist Dr. Karen B. London on how to strengthen your pet-parent bond.

a small dog looking disgusted

A dog’s sense of smell can be 100,000 times stronger than a human—so when it’s bad, it’s bad.

Small black and white dog licking itself.

They especially love to do this when they’re ignoring you.

Shy black dog walking with owner at the park.

Pro tips for boosting the confidence of a scaredy-cat dog.