Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Have you ever wondered why you're greeted with such enthusiasm when you come home, even if you've only been gone for a short while? Could be this peak of activity in this particular part of your pet's brain that these researchers discovered with this group of study animals.

Allowing your dog to follow his nose is extremely important for his mental well-being. A group of researchers in France have discovered that sniffing the world around them benefits dogs' physical health as well. Here's what you need to be especially aware of if you walk your dog on a leash.

Sometimes our dogs do things that we guess completely wrong. For example, many people take this to be a submissive behavior, when really your dog is inviting you (or another animal) to play and engage. Knowing this is sure to build a deeper bond between you.

By nature, dogs are most active at dawn and dusk. But when living with humans, most dogs adjust their sleeping patterns to that of their owners. If your pooch is showing restless behavior at night, consider these five factors that may be keeping him awake.