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Bodies of 4 Young Men Finally Found, Thanks to Cadaver Dogs

Bodies of 4 Young Men Finally Found Thanks to Cadaver Dogs

The bodies of 4 missing men have been located after the biggest manhunt in recent history, thanks to cadaver dogs. Since the disappearance of...
Marriage Problems A Puppy or Just Cute Puppy Pics Will Solve It

Marriage Problems? A Puppy or Just Cute Puppy Pics Will Help

Science says that cute pictures of puppies and kittens may add happiness to unhappy marriages (and probably to any other life situation). Psychological researchers...
Study Confirms That Dogs From Bad Breeders Have Bad Personalities

Research Confirms That Dogs from Puppy Mills Have Serious Behavioral Problems

New research finds that dogs who come from irresponsible breeders tend to be more aggressive, more fearful of other dogs, and more anxious than...
First Full-Service Animal Hospital Opens at JFK Airport

First Full-Service Animal Hospital Opens at JFK Airport

AirHeart Pet Hospital is now open for business at JFK International Airport in New York City. Pets and people can travel just a little...
Dog Trained by Inmates Now Sniffs Out Arson Fires

Labrador Retriever Trained by Inmates Now Sniffs Out Arson Fires

A Labrador Retriever in Utah was trained by prison inmates, and now serves as an ATF agent detecting arson fires. A 4-year old black...
Cadaver Dogs Can Now More Accurately Identify Human Remains

Cadaver Dogs Can Now More Accurately Identify Human Remains

Scientists are working with the UK police forces to help police dogs more accurately identify human remains. Researchers at the University of Leicester's Department...
Heroic Dog Saves Child From Being Murdered by His Own Mother

Heroic Pit Bull Saves Child From Being Murdered by His Own Mother

A pit bull saved a child from being drowned by his own mother, only to be faced with being euthanized after an unbelievable ordeal. A...
Dogs Can Now Call 911 For Emergencies

Dogs Can Now Call 911 for Emergencies

Thanks to newly developed technology, your dog can now dial 911 to get help with a medical emergency. Melody Jackson, associate professor and director...
Canine Influenza Outbreak Hits Texas

Canine Influenza Outbreak Hits Texas

A recent canine flu outbreak affecting thousands of dogs has now made its way into North Texas. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory...
Funeral Homes Using Therapy Dogs to Help the Mourning

Funeral Homes Using Therapy Dogs to Help the Mourning

Therapy dogs are now being used in Massachusetts funeral homes to comfort people struggling with their loss. Rob Dwyer is a funeral home director...
New Study on How Dogs Diet Affects Gut Microbiome and Obesity

Dog Gut Microbiome Study: What Causes Obesity in Dogs?

Scientists are finally beginning to study dogs' gut microbiome and how certain dietary choices affect it, and this new research demonstrates how ratio between...
Science Finds Progress in Diagnosing Brain Disorder in Small Dogs

Progress in Diagnosing Brain Disorder in Small Dogs

Scientists have made advances in the study of the Chiari malformation and Syringomyelia brain disorder found in toy dog breeds. Researchers at the University...

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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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