Dan Smith

Some dog breeds just don’t handle stress well. They whine, chew, bark, or shut down when something unpredictable comes their way....

Learning to ride is a lot easier when you’re paired with the right horse. Some breeds are known for being patient...

Dogs have a way of knowing things we don’t fully understand, like sensing when you’re almost home. Long before your key...

Before a storm hits or the ground begins to shake, some animals seem to know what’s coming. Their early reactions have...

Inside Philadelphia prisons, the most anticipated visitor is a dog. Therapy dog programs are now built into prison life; they help...

Independent cats often get labeled as distant, but that misses the point. These breeds are comfortable doing their own thing and...

When most people think of Florida’s favorite dog breed, they picture golden retrievers or Labradors. But search data tells a different...

Mountain gorillas might look like muscle-bound jungle kings, but they’ve got layers (and lots of them). Behind those broad shoulders and...

Doodle dogs are created by crossing Poodles with other purebred dogs, mainly to influence coat type and overall temperament. Experts estimate...

Fireworks displays usually excite crowds, but most dogs see things differently. The problem is partly because they can hear frequencies up...