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behavior & body language

Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.

Cute orange kitten walking outside in the grass.

And should they?

black dog wearing a supergirl costume

Have we gone too far with this Halloween dog costume thing?

A cute brown dog laying on a cushion looking sad or tired.

Blue is a good name for a dog—not a good mood.

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Man holding his dog on his lap in bed.

We’d all love to think that our pups are sweet baby angels incapable of deceit. But are they, actually?

Couple smiling and holding their small fluffy dog.

Please remember to look at shelters and purebred rescues for your dream pup.

Woman in bed with her dog at home.

If you can’t get your pup’s attention, try slowing down.

A goldendoodle dog walking sideways on the sidewalk with a leash on.

It may not be anything serious, but you should understand the causes.

a dog doing a play bow with their human parent

Your dog knows when they want fun and games, but it’s important you understand. Here’s why.

Black Labrador dog leaning against it's owner outside.

Cue the song, because your pup is the friend who will “help you carry on.”


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Woman petting her small dog's full belly.

They seem to be bottomless pits, but something has to to tell them when to stop... right?

Kitten licking woman's nose on the couch.

No complaints, but...

Cute happy young woman cuddling her small dog.

“If I fits, I sits.”

Young happy stylish woman plays with her fluffy white dog at home.

I’m finally saying what I’ve been thinking since the day I brought my pup home.

In this photograph provided by Alexandra Betts, the cat, Rayne Beau, is seen eating food provide by Betts in Roseville, Calif., in Aug. 2024.

Is this the real-life plot of Homeward Bound or what?

Woman petting her Siamese cat on her lap.

They’re pretty great for people, too.

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