We like to speak to our dogs and ascribe all sorts of emotions to them, but, truth be told, they’re much simpler beings than humans. Dogs are motivated by the basics: food, activity and companionship.

Dogs rely on body language cues to signal how they're feeling. They're not always easy to read.

Most dogs have a lot to say; it’s up to their people to learn to interpret those dog sounds. Dogs use barking, baying, howling, and sighing to convey various messages. It’s up to you to understand dog ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a pet parent you may wish you could read your dog's mind. While you can't telepathically communicate with your pet, experts say ...

"To a dog that adores you, you’re their lifeline, their safe haven and their favorite person,” says Shannon Walker, dog ...

As a pet parent you may wish you could read your dog's mind. While you can't telepathically communicate with your pet, experts say you can get a sense of what they're thinking by watching their body ...