Researchers have shown for the first time that the behavioral context in which communication sounds are heard affects the brain's ability to detect, discriminate and ultimately respond to them.

Look at this little guy! Blitz, the German Shepherd puppy, has the weight of the world on his two fluffy little shoulders. He's rehearsing his 'big dog voice', except right now, it's more half-hearted ...

Dogs are just as unique as the people who raise them, but there's something about the older puppy stage that turns every dog into a tiny monster. They're at the perfect age to explore the world with ...

A beautiful puppy is drawing attention just not from the humans who surround her — but also from social media — after she was caught making a funny sound when whining. Meet Pea Pa, a precious puppy ...

Dogs have been found to ease loneliness among the elderly, but the responsibility of caring for 'man's best friend' can be too demanding for some. Now, Hasbro's Joy For All brand has released 'the ...

It looks like “let it be” was good advice for a harbor seal pup that cried for days after apparently being left alone on a south Puget Sound beach. A comparison of photos taken Tuesday and Friday by a ...

Bringing home a new puppy is always a fun time...especially if you have other fur babies at home already. It's fun to watch them interact and play with each other as they become besties. But sometimes ...

This sweetie sounds more like a chipmunk and kitten rolling around a field of daises than a dog Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

Have you ever heard a baby seal bark? It sounds very different from an adult seal's bark, but also strangely familiar. Wildlife Rescuers shared a video of an adorable baby seal practicing their bark, ...