Dog Science

Research confirms how having a dog in the family with kids has many health benefits for children, particularly those with asthma. Kids who grow up...

Have you ever wondered why your dog kicks his leg when you scratch that sweet spot under his chin or on his belly? Dogs are funny creatures, and this is one of their most well-known comical traits. Are they ticklish? Is it just a random reflex? I’m sharing the science behind the question of why do dogs kick their leg when you scratch their belly, and the answer might surprise you!

A recently performed study shows that dog-appeasing pheromone (DAP) collars reduce measured scores of fear and anxiety in dogs. The researchers also found that...

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...

New tests show promising results as scientists discover potentially very effective and affordable stem cell treatment for dogs with arthritis.  One of the worst parts...

New research explains how important our encouragement is to our pets. Nine dogs were able to complete the task better because they got some...

Once in a while, you might catch a headline on the news citing the reasons everyone should adopt a pet and some of the...

BOSTON — A new study says a significant number of pet owners in the United States refuse to vaccinate their dogs despite repeated warnings...

New research shows that some types of fear and aggression in dogs are genetic, and can be divided into fear of the familiar and...

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...

Probiotics and prebiotics can be a great addition to your dog’s daily routine; they help to maintain gut health and they have relatively few...

One of the most frequent behavioral reasons owners take their dogs to the veterinarian or even back to the shelter is aggression. Considering the damage...