Kristina Jovellar, MSc
Kristina has graduated with a Master's degree in Psychology over five years ago, and since been researching and writing about animal sciences and dog training. Her main goal is to present the most truthful science-based information to as many pet owners out there as possible.
Science on Therapy Dogs for Depression: Fact or Fiction?
For years, therapy dogs have been employed as assistants to physically disabled individuals. More recently, the use of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has been expanded...
How the Study of Dog DNA is Improving Our Understanding of...
Analysis of canine genetics has led to several revelations about canine history, breed development and even human pathology. Determining the domestication of dogs can be...
The Science Behind Aggression in Dogs
One of the most frequent behavioral reasons owners takes their dogs to the veterinarian or even back to the shelter is aggression. Considering the damage to...
The Science-based Guide to Dog Shock Collars: What You Must Know
In the dog loving community, dog shock collars are controversial. Some owners are completely against using them, others believe there's a time and place...
Mobic for Dogs 101 (Meloxicam/Metacam): Can I Give My Dog Mobic?
Pet owners wanting to relieve their dogs' pain due to joint inflammation, arthritis or muscle stiffness may want to look into using Mobic for dogs...
10 Psychological Dog Training Tricks
Dog training is one of the most demanding and difficult aspects of welcoming any new canine to the family. Sometimes, it seems that sit and stay are...
