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Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.

Man walking dog on a clear night.
a small dog looking disgusted

A dog’s sense of smell can be 100,000 times stronger than a human—so when it’s bad, it’s bad.

Two cats meeting each other for the first time at home.

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Small black and white dog licking itself.

They especially love to do this when they’re ignoring you.

Woman playing with her dog outside.

You can certainly feel the love.

Brunette girl with tattoo on shoulder hugs dog.

Canine grumpiness is very real and the summer heat doesn't help.

Adult dog sitting on a bed

What to expect in the first three days, three weeks, and three months.

A woman walking 5 dogs on leashes outside.

A new study found that a dog’s breed accounts for less than 10 percent of their behavior.

Illustration of a woman hugging a dog

Research finds that your pup can smell when you’ve been doom-scrolling, and they get bummed out.

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Woman holding her cat.

They might not care about the answer, but you do.

Father and son have a picnic with their Lab dog.

Remember: You can find just about any breed you want at a rescue.

Woman holding her beagle outside in the grass.

In the end, some jerks are just better to avoid. But it’s worth trying to resolve things first.

Woman petting cat on her desk at home.

They’re trying to tell you something... but what?

Dog comforting a woman at home.

Per a new study, pups show signs of stress when humans cry—but not all animals do.

Great Dane puppy and Husky meeting on leash out side.

Turns out, even experts have a hard time defining these terms.

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