During the past year I've received numerous emails that can be best characterized as requests to "right the wrongs about prevailing myths about dogs and their relationships with us." Among the various ...

Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK. By Emily Anthes Earlier this year, I wrote about dogs with an unusual talent. Although many dogs can master basic commands, these animals had ...

A recent essay by award-winning science writer Emily Anthes titled "In Defense of Dumb Dogs: Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK" has generated countless emails, texts, and in-person ...

From the playful Golden Retriever to the tiny Chihuahua, dogs have been loyal companions to humans for thousands of years all around the world. With over 200 breeds, dogs come in many different sizes, ...