Sir Theo the Golden Retriever came across a talking elephant toy as the family's newborn baby was napping and was utterly ...

“Motherese” is the cutesy language we use around preverbal infants. It serves important roles in language development and emotional coregulation. But why do we use it with animals? Domestication ...

Many dog owners instinctively use a “baby voice” when speaking to their pets, and according to veterinarians this style of communication can actually affect a canine’s emotional bond with their human.

The psychological reasons behind our tendency to talk to dogs like they are human are complex, ranging from our innate need ...

Parents can often relax around their dogs while the pets take care of their babies. One such example is this Instagram video, in which the German Shepherds ensure the safety of their human sister as ...

A new mom-to-be was taking extra steps to help her dogs get used to a baby in the house, only for them to look concerned she was losing her mind. Amber Greer, 31, and her husband Michael, from Ohio, ...