One little word can send your pup into full-on tail-wagging mode.

Dogs cannot tell owners directly whether they are happy, but a board-certified veterinary behaviorist says there are clues ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nataba/Getty Images A dog enjoys being petted, eyes closed and smiling, in a grassy outdoor setting. "Happy dogs look happy," says ...

From a relaxed body to a joyful greeting at the door, these heartwarming behaviors can reveal when your dog feels secure, loved, and content.

In the wild, dogs spend a lot of their time chewing on bones, carcasses, sticks and kernels. For example, Australian dingoes can feed for up to 108 minutes in a single session. But most domestic dogs ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. It might not take much to make some dogs happy—it might just be ...

New toys, comfy beds, frequent trips to the dog park, and sacrificing a paycheck for vet bills are typical of pet ownership. We'd do anything to ensure our dogs are happy, because their well-being ...

From energetic go-getters to affectionate family dogs, these cheerful dog breeds have a special talent for spreading joy ...

When people are feeling happy, they're more likely to see other people as happy. If they're feeling down, they tend to view other people as sad. But when dealing with dogs, this well-established ...

Books about dogs constantly find their way into my mailbox. Among those that caught my eye is Dr. Carri Westgarth's The Happy Dog Owner. I've always argued that happy dogs make for happy dog owners ...