Watching dogs play is very exciting, and there has been a lot empirical research on how and why dogs (and other animals) engage in this activity with boundless zeal. A number of people have asked me ...

For some dogs, the thrill of the chase doesn't fade when the ball stops rolling. They'll paw at couch cushions, skip dinner, and wait by the door for one more throw. To many, it's an amusing quirk - ...

Chief and Archer prove that tired legs do not stop a good game. This video of dogs playing catches them mid-yard, already worn out, yet still locked in. The best part is how they ignore the open door.

Source: Rebecca Niemiec/with permission. Play behavior, whether it's by dogs, cats, other companion animals, or wild, freely roaming creatures, is a topic that attracts widespread transdisciplinary ...