Kids Don’t Know Not to Approach Frightened Dogs and It’s a Problem
While children understand not to approach angry dogs, they risk their safety by being unaware that frightened dogs are very likely to bite as...
For Millennials Dogs Factor in to First Home Purchase More than Marriage or Kids
Millennials have a much different priority for purchasing their first home these days – it’s not their spouse. It’s not for future kids. It’s...
Study Shows We Share Similar Genes With Dogs That Impact Our Social Abilities
Scientists have not only found 5 genes in dogs which influence their social ability to interact with humans, but have also discovered that 4...
You Can Now Find Out If Your Dog Has ADHD
Scientists can now look at the blood count of hyperactive and impulsive dogs to determine whether or not they have canine ADHD.
Researchers at...
Emotional Farewell Ceremony Held for a Dying Marine Dog
A Marine dog who had cancer and who served in Afghanistan 3 times had hundreds turn out for his tear-filled goodbye ceremony in Michigan....
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...
President of South Korea Rescues Meat Farm Dog
President Moon Jae-in followed through on an election promise by adopting a dog rescued from the meat industry.
In a move supporting animal right...
Your Dog Makes Your Life Better, Science Says
Numerous studies conducted in recent years show that dog owners have overall better health and well-being than people without dogs.
Owning a dog gives...
This Researcher is Increasing Dog Adoption Rates and Decreasing Euthanasia Rates
A researcher at the Texas Tech University has extensively studied dogs up for adoption to produce increased adoptions and decreased euthanasia rates across the...
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...
Dogs Now Help Treat Cancer in Kids
Researchers are looking to dogs for help in finding better treatment options for cancer in humans – particularly, children.
According to veterinary oncologist Dr....
Empathetic People Can Better Interpret Dogs’ Expressions
According to recent research, human empathy can extend to dogs when it comes to interpreting facial expressions.
Science already knew that people with higher...
