Watching dogs play is very exciting, and there has been a lot empirical research on how and why dogs (and other animals) engage in this activity with boundless zeal. A number of people have asked me ...

A beautifully illustrated and well referenced book called "Canine Play Behavior" by German dog trainer Mechtild Käufer is a thorough and current review of what dogs do, know, think, and feel when they ...

Golden Retrievers are some very goofy, yet enterprising canines. Just take the adorable Golden Retrievers in this video, for instance. They wanted a way to expand their play area and make some ...