Social Media Ideas for Alexandra Horowitz

The Art of Looking: Eleven Ways of Viewing the Multiple Realities of Our Everyday Wonderland

"Right now, you are missing the vast majority of what is happening around you. You are missing the events unfolding in your body, in the distance, and right in front of you."

6 Simple Scent Games That Can Make Your Dog Happier

A dog’s nose is a gateway to a richer world, and scent-filled walks, games, and food hunts can transform boredom and stress into excitement, focus, and discovery. While we are capt...

Your Pet Has Been Studying You 

Your pet may not know what a bad day is, but they know what one looks like. They know the sound of your footsteps when … Continue reading →

How a Cat Person Helped Reveal Dogs' Ability to Distinguish Human Emotions

Learn how dogs’ brains respond to human smiles and distinguish fearful faces from angry and sad ones.

Researchers discover your dog can tell if you’re sad or afraid

One breed stands out among the rest

A border collie named Chaser learned and correctly retained the individual names of over 1,000 distinct toys over three...

The bond between dog and owner isn't sentiment—it's biochemistry, measurable in hormone levels and vocabulary tests that reveal cognition as real as our own. The post A border coll...

Your dog might know you better than you realize

That look you give your dog might matter more than you think. A new study suggests dogs are reading your face more carefully than expected. Continue reading…

All Dogs Are Saying, Is Give Pees a Chance

Reliable answers to questions about why dogs send pee-mail are few and far between, but greater knowledge would surely benefit our relationships with them—a win-win for all.

The Best Water Fountain for Cats and Dogs

Dog behaviourist: Why your dog actually loves you (yes, really)

What science has figured out about the bond between humans and their dogs.

SHY

An omniscient narrator explains that Shy (who’s white with brown patches) is “the smallest and quietest pup at the shelter. She seldom made a sound.” When a light-skinned man with...

‘Pet Pals TV’: Unleash the secrets of dog training with ‘The American Dog Whisperer’

On this weekend's episode of 'Pet Pals TV,' "The American Dog Whisperer" Nathan Lowe shares tips on how to train your dog and avoid common mistakes pet owners make, such as allowin...

A neuroscientist explores horses’ minds in a gripping but flawed book

There is much to like in Janet Jones's look at horse "language" and the equine mind, A Horse's World, but beware unexpected issues, says Christa Lesté-Lasserre

The pet I’ll never forget: Holly, the beagle who chewed her way through my home and into my heart

She was the friendliest dog you can imagine – with an insatiable appetite for jeans, table legs and steering wheels. I will always miss that floppy-eared destroyerHolly, my hyperac...

Your dog can spot when you are happy, sad or scared, scientists find

Walking on Sunshine: Lessons From a Golden Boy, a Guest Post by A.J. Symon

Hudson is a creature who looks human on the outside but is still very much a golden retriever on the inside. A Golden Boy.

I’m a psychologist. Here’s what your pet’s social media account reveals about you

Some people dedicate accounts exclusively to their pets, with some of these animals gaining notoriety and wealth as ‘pet influencers’

What icebergs taught me about life (and your dogs)

A spontaneous trip to Iceland became an unexpected reminder to slow down. Surrounded by glaciers, volcanoes, and the sounds of nature, I was struck by a powerful parallel between d...

Google’s Pet Memory forgot who my cats are

One of the best things my smart home does is help me care for my pets, and security cameras are particularly useful for keeping track of my many critters. But the barrage of notifi...

84% of Dogs Have Fear and Anxiety. Research Says a Yard Built for Sniffing, Not Size, May Help Calm Them

Fear and anxiety are far more common in dogs than most owners think. And the fix may have less to do with space or exercise, and more to do with something far simpler: giving your...

Brain Scans Reveal Dogs Can Tell When Humans Are Angry, Sad or Afraid

For generations, dog owners have believed their pets can sense when something is wrong. Now scientists say they have found the first direct evidence in a dog’s brain showing that t...

How to Help Your Pet Deal with Separation Anxiety

A veterinary behaviorist explains how to recognize and treat the problem. Read More

Comment: The dog who waited for Odysseus

Writing for The Conversation, Susanna Philippo and Sally Waite discuss how Argos, the dog who waited for Odysseus, reflects the deep human‑animal bonds of ancient Greece.

10 Fun Mind Games for Your Dog

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Looking for a way to keep your dog occupied? Want y...