They perk up when interested, they droop when sad, they fold back when threatened. Even if they had no useful function for hearing, ears are as much an outward sign of a dog’s mood as their tail. But ...

My dog Ranger gives a short sharp bark and looks at the front door. My wife responds, "There goes the doorbell." Of course, the doorbell has not sounded, and will not for another minute or so, it's ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: My husband began taking Winchester, our 5-year-old Labrador ...

People with typical hearing often take for granted the countless sounds they recognize and respond to throughout the day, such as a phone ringing or someone knocking at the door. However, for people ...

Canine Companions recently held a graduation ceremony in Orlando for four of their service hearing dogs. The hearing dogs provide special support for those who are hearing impaired. Officials ...

Q: My husband began taking Winchester, our 5-year-old Labrador retriever, hunting with him this season. Win seems too young to be going deaf, but I'm convinced his hearing isn't as sharp as it was ...

Q: My husband began taking Winchester, our 5-year-old Labrador retriever, hunting with him this season. Win seems too young to be going deaf, but I'm convinced his hearing isn't as sharp as it was ...