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...
4 Science-Based Tips for Keeping Senior Dogs Healthy
Ask any dog owner, and they will tell you that the worst part of owning a canine companion is the fact that they don't...
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...
How the Study of Dog DNA is Improving Our Understanding of Humans
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...
Why Do Dogs Sleep With Their Bum Facing You: What Does Science Say?
I know it’s weird.
And as a fur parent, this strange sleeping habit in dogs can happen anywhere, anytime.
Especially when you’re dozing off.
Though seemingly strange,...
Archaeologists Uncovered the World’s Oldest Pictures of Dogs
The recent discovery of wall art in a Saudi Arabian cave reveals pictures of hunters with dogs on leashes, and dates back thousands of...
7 Proven Ways to Calm Down A Dog (Backed by Science)
Have you ever wished there was a button on your dog that would calm him down?
Sometimes, our pets get so stressed out and anxious...
Human Encouragement Boosts Problem-solving Skills In Dogs, Study Says
New research explains how important our encouragement is to our pets. Nine dogs were able to complete the task better because they got some...
Studies Show That Dogs Remember Things You’ve Done
A recent study found that dogs are able to recall the things we’ve done – a high-level ability referred to as episodic memory.
Researchers...
Your Dog Knows About Your Goals and Thinks They’re Not Up to Snuff
Goals are an interesting concept, and they come in all shapes and sizes. From getting a job promotion, running a 5k, finding the right...
Dog Domestication: History’s Timeline From Beginning To Now (In Years)
How dogs came to be domesticated from their grey wolf ancestors is a long and complex history.
And depending on which resources and scientific research...
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.
All of us...
