Your Dog Knows You Can't Resist Those Puppy Eyes, Study Says

Your Dog Knows You Can’t Resist Those Puppy Eyes, Study Says

Dogs give you the puppy face not just because they want food. They’re actually trying to initiate a communication with you, according to a...
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Why Dogs Mirror Their Owner’s Energy and Personality (Science Explained!)

Calm dogs often have calm owners. Energetic dogs have energetic owners. I don't know if you have noticed, but this seems to be the case...

Research Shows Dogs Have Their Favorite Scent – It’s the Owner’s Smell

Scientists found that dogs experience the feelings of pleasure that in the dog's brain is associated with the owner's scent. A dog's love for its...
Dog Tail Docking - 5 Dangers of This Procedure (Based on Science)

Dog Tail Docking: 5 Dangers of This Procedure (Based on Science)

Dog tail docking, or canine caudectomy, originated more than 2000 years ago (1). Its first intention was to protect hunting dogs because their tail made...
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Do Dogs Really Know How to Tell Time?

Though they cannot read numbers or understand how the clock works, dogs have the amazing gift of telling time almost accurately. We see our dogs...
Stress Doesn’t Change Performance of Search and Rescue Dogs

Why Search and Rescue Dogs Are Not Affected By Travel Stress

Search and rescue dogs experience significant travel stress while flying to disaster sites, but quickly get over it in order to perform their jobs. Dog...
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Why Do Dogs Stick Their Tongue Out?

If you're fairly new to being a dog owner, you might have asked this question, "Why do dogs stick their tongue out?" A dog’s tongue...
Science-based Ways to Relieve Anxiety in Dogs

10 Science-based Ways to Relieve Anxiety in Dogs

Some may believe that the feeling of anxiety is confined only to humans. They would be wrong. The feeling of worry, nervousness, and unease extends...
Research Proves That Therapy Dogs Can Help Stressed-Out Students

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...
This Study Reveals Whether Your Dog Will Pick You Over A Stranger

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...
Dogs Know Exactly When to Break Out the Puppy Eyes

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...
Therapy Dogs May Help Autistic Children

Therapy Dogs May Help Autistic Children

A behavioral scientist working with therapy dogs suggests that canines may help children with autism better complete their tasks. Alexandra Protopopova is a behavioral...

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KEY TAKEAWAYS: When tailgating with dogs, make sure to pack their essentials, including dog treats, water, comfort items. Keep them on leash, and setup...
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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Prepare your dog for back-to-school at least one or two weeks before. Adjust their routine gradually, set up a comfortable space or corner...
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Crate and Rotate: What It Is and How to Do It...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: The crate-and-rotate method is a management strategy dog owners can use when dogs cannot be safely together due to aggression, resource guarding,...
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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some BBQ safety tips for dogs include keeping them away from the hot grill, grease, charcoal, and lighter fluid; being mindful of...

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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some of the beach safety tips for dogs pet owners must follow include bringing plenty of fresh, clean water, providing dogs with...
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How to Keep Dogs Entertained While Home Alone

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Boredom in dogs can lead to anxiety and behavior problems; keep dogs entertained while home alone by using interactive toys with different...
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How to Stop a Dog Fight at Home: A Guide for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To stop a dog fight at home, DO NOT place your hands in front of the fight. Instead, create a distraction using...
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How to Train a Dog to Use a Bell for Potty...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Start by introducing the bell and letting the dog get familiar with it until they become more confident touching it with their...
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Why Dogs Mirror Their Owner’s Energy and Personality (Science Explained!)

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