Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game, too. Fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior for both species, despite their very different hunting ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mikel Delgado, Purdue University and Judith Stella, Purdue University (THE ...

Pups may love snuggles and treats, but if there’s one thing that truly brings out their inner joy, it’s an exciting game of fetch. From throwing a tennis ball across the yard to tossing a stick into a ...

A tennis ball can mean a lot of things in a dog’s world. It can turn a backyard into a training ground or a bonding session. Fetch taps into more than just energy levels. It is tied to instinct, focus ...

A rottweiler mix who was born blind refuses to let it hold her back, especially when it comes to her favorite pastime of playing fetch. Dog owner Laura Kristensen Restaino, 28, got Nala in December ...

Dear reader, there is nothing quite as addictive as playing ball with your BFF, that is until your shoulder or arm gives out. Our dog Watson was a player. We first noticed it when I threw a ball ...