Study Shows Playing With Your Dog Strengthens Your Bond More Than Training

A 2026 Linköping University study recently published in Royal Society Open Science revealed why playing with your dog is so ...

Why Learning Your Dog's Play Style Matters for Their Quality of Life

We often view playtime with our furry friends as a way to burn excess energy or enjoy a few moments of laughter after a long ...
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Experts outline five instinct-driven dog play styles

PetGuide.com has identified five instinct-based play styles in dogs, emphasizing that matching activities to a dog's natural ...
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Dogs at Play: Fun-Filled Zoomies Exercising Senses & Bodies

Play is a kaleidoscope--a frenetic potpourri--of the senses Many, if not most, dogs love to play, and different forms of dogs' play behavior truly are a kaleidoscope--a frenetic potpourri--of the ...
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Experts stress tailoring dog play to personality and instincts

Pet behavior experts highlight that understanding and matching a dog's play style to its instincts and personality can boost cognitive health, emotional well-being, and trust. Play is linked to ...
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Dogs at Play: What They Do, Know, Think, and Feel

A beautifully illustrated and well referenced book called "Canine Play Behavior" by German dog trainer Mechtild Käufer is a thorough and current review of what dogs do, know, think, and feel when they ...
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Watch Tiki the Rescue Dog Play Fetch Alone: A Heartwarming Journey to Joy

On days when it is hard to smile, a funny dog video can always crack us up. And when that video follows an inspirational journey, it makes it even better. Tiki, an internet sensation with a traumatic ...