Brain Scans Can Help Us Choose Better Service Dog Candidates
Scientists have discovered that scanning the brains of potential service dogs can help identify those dogs which would ultimately fail service dog training.
People...
Dogs Hate Unfair Treatment Just Like Humans Do
Dogs and wolves were recently found to be very sensitive to a lack of fairness – the same sensitivity shown (and long known) in...
Study Comparing Wolves and Dogs Explains Why Canines Are Our Best Friends
Researchers have uncovered a genetic difference between wild wolves and domesticated dogs which explains why they interact with humans differently.
The study, which was published...
High Cholesterol May Be Good for Dogs with Bone Cancer
While elevated cholesterol is usually considered bad for the health, recent research reveals that it may actually help dogs with bone cancer survive longer....
How Selective Breeding in German Shepherds Leads to Bad Health
Recent research reveals that German Shepherds could be more predisposed to health issues like arthritis due to how they have been bred.
German Shepherds are...
Dog Chained for First 3 Years of Life Runs for the First Time
A dog left chained outside for 3 years with no human interaction has finally been set free.
Meet Peanut. Peanut has been chained to...
Meet Frida – The Dog Rescuing Humans After Mexico’s Earthquake
A yellow lab is saving lives in Mexico, helping recover people the human rescuers can’t get to after a devastating earthquake.
The world is...
Every Anniversary This Couple Adopts a Dog
Meet the Romeros, a Texas couple who celebrates every wedding anniversary by adopting a dog.
Neydi and Carlos Romero are on their third year...
Watch the Epic Weight Loss Journey of this Obese Dog Unfold
An obese golden retriever has lost almost half her weight after being rescued, and her journey is nothing short of inspiring.
Meet Strudel, the...
Dingoes Play a Big Role in Interactions Between Domestic Dogs and Humans
The brief glances Dingoes made at humans may have led to the current day dog practice of gazing lovingly into the eyes of their...
After Failing Careers 3 Times, Dog Finally Finds Purpose Helping People
A dog trained 3 times over for service duties failed at every attempt, until he paved his own way to the role of a...
Are Dogs Smarter Than Cats? New Research Points To Yes
In the age-old debate of who is smarter between cats and dogs, science may have found an answer.
A team of scientists from universities...
