Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Throw it for me! Purple Collar Pet Photography/Moment, via Getty Images Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get ...

The video documents dogs carrying or presenting objects and explains why this matters for exercise, bonding, communication, and anxiety management. It summarizes dog behavior linked to fetching, ...

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 ...

People often think play is a simple way to burn off a dog’s extra energy. A quick game of fetch in the yard or tug-of-war in the living room is more than just fun. One of the most important things we ...

Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners, Mikel Delgado from Purdue University, US, and colleagues report in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, ...

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 ...

Some dogs love the thrill of chasing a ball. A tired pup is often considered a happy pup, but the same doesn’t go for our arms after multiple rounds of fetch. Plus, no one really wants to touch the ...

(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 ...

(THE CONVERSATION) 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 ...