While many experts suggest that healthy social interaction is the key to a joyful, balanced, and fulfilling life, the best kinds of connections aren't always with humans. In fact, our attachments with ...

While it may seem unreal to those of us who love furry friends and bond with them almost instantly, dogs don't gravitate naturally to everyone. Many people lack the ability to connect with animals so ...

If you have ever felt more understood by your dog than most people, you are not alone. Psychology offers a surprising explanation for why that connection can feel so strong. Maybe you know someone who ...

A new survey adds fuel to a familiar household truth: many people pour more care and attention into their dogs than into their partners. You can see it in small daily moments, from the extra treats to ...

Right away, Brooke Morosca felt a connection with the dogs Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has previously appeared ...

Scientists conducted an intriguing study on this topic and concluded that when dogs discover that certain people tease or ...

An original new study on pet ownership assesses how attached people are to their cats and dogs in order to understand the ...