Science-based Dog Training: How Research Influenced Our Approach to Training Dogs
Since the late Mesolithic period, when humans first began to domesticate wolves, canines have been an integral part of our lives. We are linked...
Stressed Dogs with Anxiety Show Premature Graying Hair
Scientists looked into why dogs younger than four years old have graying hair around their muzzle, and the results surprised them.
Gray hair is part...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?
One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Many Parents Underestimate Risk of Family Dog to Children
Parents often invest too much trust and too little supervision into the interactions of the family dog with their children, and this can lead...
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...
Study: Dogs Born in Summer Are at Higher Risk of Heart Disease
These new findings support a similar previous study in humans about the increased risks of heart problems during gestation.
Scientists now say that a dog's...
13 Science-Based Ways to Deal with Worms in Dogs
Dogs can be victims of intestinal parasites known as worms. These parasites can cause mild symptoms such as stomach upset and diarrhea, but if...
Do Dogs Act Different in Spring?
Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring?
This is a question many dog owners ask, especially new ones.
The thing is, in-season...
CKD Risk In Dogs Increases With Tick Exposure
Dogs have no way of telling their owners about a tick infection, and if there are no tests done, prevention or treatment might be...
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...
Can Dogs Be Blood Donors?
There are many ways to help dogs in need—voluntary work, shelter adoption, feeding the strays...
But have you ever thought of donating blood?
No, not yours,...
More Scientific Proof That Dogs Can Read Our Emotions
Yet another study reports that dogs are capable of processing a person's negative and positive emotions based on facial expressions.
It's something we've all been...
