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History of Dogs Through Science: From the Wolf Pack to the Human Pack
Wolves are icons of pack behavior. Their collective strength is greater than their individual efforts. As Rudyard Kipling put it, “for the strength of...
Study: Your Active Dog Needs a Specialized Diet
Owners of very active, working dogs need a special diet for their pet to support the body during exercise. Scientists found that many working...
There’s a Reason Your Dog Loves His Ball
Scientists are uncovering the mystery behind why our pooches can’t get enough of tennis balls. Turns out, it's all due to canine's innate prey...
Dogs Are Our Best Friends Because We May Share Similar Genes
People may have bred themselves the perfect companions from wild wolves, and a new study shows that a lot of this has to do...
Dogs Know Exactly When to Break Out the Puppy Eyes
Yes, your dog knows what he’s doing when he turns the pouty puppy eyes on you. Research shows that dogs understand human facial expressions...
Elimination Diet Trial: A Science-based Guide
If your dog has symptoms of food allergies or food sensitivities, your first priority needs to be finding out the source of the problem....
13 Dog Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Science-Based
Just Google the words dog nutrition tips and you will be assaulted with a deluge of results. There are literally thousands of so-called tips. But,...
Dog-Speak Helps Owners Build Relationships With Their Dogs
Scientists can finally explain how "dog-speak" and the way pet owners communicate with their dogs impacts and improves the social human-canine bond.
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This Study Reveals Whether Your Dog Will Pick You Over A Stranger
A new study has shown that dogs react to strangers and owners differently depending on the situation they've been put in. A difference has...
Research Proves That Therapy Dogs Can Help Stressed-Out Students
A new study demonstrated how therapy dogs improve mental health of college students, and shows why it's helpful to have dogs around during particularly...
Study Says Commercial Raw Meat Foods Are Dangerous to Dogs and Humans
New study found that a substantial number of commercial raw meat dog foods available for sale contained several different dangerous bacteria that could infect...
Study: Dogs and Wolves Share Parasites but There’s No Increased Risk for Gun Dogs
Good news for hunters with gun dogs: even though grey wolves are known to be carriers of parasites and share the same ones with...
