Dogs pick their favorite people with a specificity that can feel almost personal. You come home after a rough day, and the dog launches herself at you before your partner has even stood up from the ...

In the world of animal behavior, being a "dog magnet" is often seen as a mysterious gift. However, as we move through January 2026, canine experts are shedding light on the specific, often rare, human ...

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 ...

In short order, Teddy—a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab—punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor. After ...