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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...
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...
Study Finds Owning a Dog Can Help People Live Longer – Especially Single People
A major study conducted in Sweden has concluded that people who live alone and own dogs live longer than those who live alone without...
We Now Know What Mayas Used to Do With Dogs Over 2,500 Years Ago
New study found that Mayas raised and traded dogs for ceremonies, kept them as guardians and pets, and did not differentiate between breeds.
Growing up,...
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,...
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...
New Study Shows Most Dog Treats Exceed Recommended Calorie Allowance
We all know that giving your dog too many treats isn't healthy, but a new study has found that most dog treats actually exceed...
Dog DNA Tests Not Always Accurate for Pet Health Decisions, Scientists Say
Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in the health industry for humans but it's still in its infancy stages for testing dogs.
There is...
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...
Your Dog’s Noise Anxiety May Be Related to Musculoskeletal Pain
Noise sensitivity in dogs that often results in anxiety is related to loud, surprising noises. However, a new study from a collaborative group of...
Study: How Dogs Developed Such Good Sense of Smell
Scientists have discovered more clues as to why dogs have significantly more sensitive noses than humans and how their sense of smell developed.
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This Researcher is Increasing Dog Adoption Rates and Decreasing Euthanasia Rates
A researcher at the Texas Tech University has extensively studied dogs up for adoption to produce increased adoptions and decreased euthanasia rates across the...
