Dog parents love that it works with standard tennis balls, making replacements easy and affordable. That flexibility is a big ...

Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior ...

A tennis ball can mean a lot of things in a dog’s world. It can turn a backyard into a training ground or a bonding session. Fetch taps into more than just energy levels. It is tied to instinct, focus ...

But also, look at the drama: As the rarest of the four breeds native to Belgium, the Laekenois breed is beloved for their ...

Pups may love snuggles and treats, but if there’s one thing that truly brings out their inner joy, it’s an exciting game of fetch. From throwing a tennis ball across the yard to tossing a stick into a ...

Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game, too. Fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior for both species, despite their very different hunting ...

Despite a dog's health taking an unexpected turn about two months ago, she continued to find a way to play her favorite game—fetch—up until her final days. The 7-year-old silver Labrador named Binks ...

One poodle we had was special when it came to playing fetch. He could play for countless throws and could probably have died of exhaustion if I didn't call off the game at some point. Of all the dogs ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mikel Delgado, Purdue University and Judith Stella, Purdue University (THE ...