If you own a dog, you’ve probably seen him yawn. A lot. And while a dog yawning is certainly adorable, you may have also wondered, “Why do dogs yawn so much?” Do they yawn for the same reason humans ...

You know the feeling. It’s impossible to resist. You just need to yawn. A yawn consists of an extended gaping of the mouth followed by a more rapid closure. In mammals and birds, a long intake of ...

Yawning, an act so simple yet intriguing, holds a peculiar secret—it's contagious not just between humans but between humans and dogs as well. In our book, The Purest Bond: Understanding the ...

Yawn next to your dog, and it may do the same. Though it seems simple, this contagious behavior is actually quite remarkable: Only a few animals do it, and only dogs cross the species barrier. Now a ...

Yawning in dogs looks like it does in humans — a deep breath with a wide open jaw. With people, we associate yawning with being tired. Dogs yawn for different reasons. In dog language, the yawn may ...

There's no denying it, dogs are adorable. Just looking at a puppy of any breed can bring you unwavering joy. Because of that, ...

You are standing at the corner of a busy intersection waiting for the light to change with your dog sitting beside you. People are chattering loudly nearby, and pressing close and suddenly your dog ...

Research suggests dogs contagiously yawn, but there's no scientific consensus the meaning. The question: Is it true that human yawns are contagious to dogs? The science: Some dog owners swear that ...

LOS ANGELES — Dog owners: Do you think your beloved animal has empathy for you when you come home dog-tired, drop into a chair and let out a big, loud yawn? Scientists think dogs might be feeling ...

Bears do it; bats do it. So do guinea pigs, dogs and humans. They all yawn. It's a common animal behavior, but one that is something of a mystery. There's still no consensus on the purpose of a yawn, ...