Dogs have a truly astonishing sense of smell that goes far beyond anything we could imagine. From picking up the scent of a potential mate miles away to uncovering an explosive, a dog's nose is always ...

If you have a dog at home, there's probably a story you can tell about how your dog came to cuddle you when you needed it without you having to say anything. A new study highlights how deep the bond ...

There's now scientific evidence shedding more light on one of Barkley's impressive skills in a long list of endearing traits: the ability to smell when you're stressed. Dogs can smell the difference ...

Dear Doctors: I read your column about the scent of skin secretion changes in Parkinson's disease. A couple of years ago, I read about training canines to smell and detect lung cancer. Has there been ...

Q: I'm training my dog Roger for search and rescue, which requires him to use his nose. I noticed while I was taking a particular medication that my sense of smell worsened. Can the same thing happen ...