What makes dogs so special is their deeply social nature—not just with humans, but with each other. Anyone who’s lived with more than one dog has likely seen the strong, lasting bonds they form. They ...

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but what if they boost our well-being not just by being our furry companions, but by altering our microbiome? A series of experiments in mice suggests that dog owners ...

How do dogs improve our well-being? This question was at the center of a study conducted by Dr. Charlie Lea of the University of Brighton in the United Kingdom. Perhaps it should be obvious why these ...