Let's face it: Very few things in life are as irresistible as a dog flopping over to expose its belly. At that moment, it’s an instinctive reaction to reach out and rub that soft belly while slipping ...

Any dog owner will tell you their beloved pooch reaps plenty of benefits from a good, old-fashioned belly rub. But did you know these belly rubs also benefit the pet owner? According to the vetstreet ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - What's the best way to train your pup? Everyone knows they love a treat, but a new study published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience shows good old-fashioned love and ...

One of the many joys in a dog's life is a good old belly rub. But according to one dog trainer, not all pooches are quite so on board with all that affection, and some may feel stressed and ...

Many dogs love tummy rubs. Teddy, our 4-year-old Lab, is no exception. Just walk by him, and if you connect with his gaze, he’s got you. Big, round eyes with tail thumping — how could any softy resist ...

Can't get your dog to respond to a command? Try rewarding your pet with a tummy rub when it final complies, say researchers who've found dogs prefer hands-on petting to verbal praise. U.S. behavioral ...

New neuroimaging and behavioral research show some dogs prefer praise to treats as a reward I've just learned of exciting new neuroimaging and behavior research that shows that some dogs prefer praise ...

In the first few minutes of this service-dog documentary, you might wonder why your heartstrings aren’t constantly being pulled, why you’re not immediately weeping, as the film depicts six portraits ...