Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Can dogs understand what we say—and talk back?

Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Baring teeth, growling and lunging are all signs of aggression in dogs. The ...

At Flip’s Farm, every rescue dog has a story—and some come with medical mysteries that take time to unravel. That was the case with Lily and her sister Katie, two husky-mix puppies who arrived unable ...

As dog lovers and volunteers, we know how important it is to build trust with shelter dogs so they can find their forever homes. But for fearful dogs, that connection can be harder to form—especially ...

The hour-long sessions focus on dog expressions and body language.

In the beginning, there was only Tasha. Twenty years ago, the purebred boxer became the first domestic dog to have her genome sequenced, ushering in a new era in canine genetics. “Once that happened, ...

Dogs are known for their adorable and sometimes quirky behavior. One of the things that may seem strange to their owners is how they walk when wearing shoes. Many pet owners have observed that their ...

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...