When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images We’ve all seen our dogs shake off (and possibly coat us, too) after they’ve ...

We now know the nerve responsible for dogs shaking water all over your dry clothes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you've ...

If you're a dog owner, you've most likely experienced your canine companion coming up to you and shaking cold water off its fur after running through the sprinklers on a summer day or after receiving ...

When a dog shakes water off its fur, the action is not just a random flurry of movements — nor a deliberate effort to drench anyone standing nearby. This instinctive reflex is shared by many furry ...

So I have just finished bathing my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ripley. Next I reach for a towel to dry him off, when he gives the classic wet dog shake. As a result I am now soaking wet, and my dog ...

If you have ever been close to a dog after it has gone for a swim, you have probably been sprayed with water flinging from its fur. We now know the brain pathway that causes animals to rapidly wiggle ...

We’ve all seen our dogs shake off (and possibly coat us, too) after they’ve been in the rain, running through a sprinkler, or rolling around in a puddle. But sometimes, dogs will shake off even when ...

If you've ever known a dog, you've probably had this experience: You're sitting out by a pool on a hot day, throwing a stick for your canine companion. Fido fetches it, then comes right up to you, ...