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.
Dog Facial Expressions & Body Language, Explained by Science
A dog’s facial expressions and the body language that goes with it are crucial to understand if you want to know how your dog...
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 the...
Can Dogs Have Autism? What Current Scientific Evidence Tells Us
Dog behavior is almost as complex as human behavior, although much of it is innate. Their emotions are a mystery to us, but as...
The Science Behind Aggression in Dogs
One of the most frequent behavioral reasons owners take their dogs to the veterinarian or even back to the shelter is aggression. Considering the damage...
An Evidence-based Guide to Dog Shock Collars
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...
Dog Sounds: What Is Your Dog Telling You?
Dogs talk! They might not ask you how your day was, but they do indeed have their own set of vocalizations they communicate through....
10 Ways Dogs Communicate Their Sense of Humor, According to Science
The personal experiences of at least 50 million dog devotees combined with the high science of a handful of rat-, ape- and dog-tickling animal...
3 Dog Food Diets to Prevent Diseases (Based on Science)
Feeding a dog may seem simple: head over to the pet store, buy some kibble and pour it into a food dish beside a...
4 Factors That Cause Anxiety in Dogs (According to Research)
Most dog owners understand the importance of a nutritious diet and daily walks for a dog’s general welfare, but how many dog owners know...
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...
