Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior ...

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 ...

While it's a common sight to see dogs proudly running around carrying the sticks they've found in their mouths, a dog owner ...

A dog obsessed with fetch tried recruiting the latest family member to play in a recent video but was left stunned when she didn't comply. Mom and dog owner Elly Warner sat on the couch watching over ...

Vet student Ally was playing a game of fetch with her corgi, Lucy, when the dog tragically died. She is now warning others of ...

One poodle we had was special when it came to playing fetch. He could play for countless throws and could probably have died of exhaustion if I didn't call off the game at some point. Of all the dogs ...

(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 ...