Tag: Science
Does Growing Up With a Dog Reduce A Child’s Risk of...
Having a family dog is great for children. Well, actually, it’s great for everyone in the home, but I’m a little biased. Growing up...
Study Shines Light On Why We Choose Certain Dogs
Most dog lovers have a certain breed that they hold near and dear to their heart. They may love all dogs, or at least...
14 Scientifically Proven Cases Where Dogs are Better than Doctors
Dogs make wonderful pets. They are great listeners, very loyal and loving companions. Many people say their lives would be empty without their dog. Pet...
Let’s Talk: Confusion About Negative Reinforcement During Dog Training
Good morning, readers, and happy Wednesday! I hope you're enjoying your week so far and that you had time to catch my column last...
New Study Proves We’re Making Dogs Lazy
When you think about it, it seems like common sense. We do everything for our dogs. We provide their dog food, water and shelter....
Air Canada Pilot Diverts Plane to Save a Dog
Every pet owner that flies with their pet spends the entire flight worrying about their beloved companion stowed away in the cargo space underneath...
Play With Your Dog And Perform Scientific Research At the Same...
Over the past decade or so, scientists have been exploring canine cognition and behavior in much greater detail than ever before. As humans develop...
New Research Studies the Science Behind Canine Noise Sensitivities
We have a dog that is terrified of loud noises. If we’re in the yard and she hears gun shots or fireworks off in...
Korean Lab Has Nearly Perfected Dog Cloning
Junichi Fukuda leaves his home in Tokyo every Friday afternoon to catch a plane to Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport. When he gets off the...
Cons of Operant Conditioning: Is Your Dog a Gambling Addict?
In the 70s, there was a lot of unrest accompanied by paranoia over a theory of behavior surfacing in psychology. Never mind that the...
New Breed Finder Tool Released By Vetstreet.com
Vetstreet.com is a site dedicated to providing pet owners with trusted, authoritative health information about their companion animals. They also understand how important it...
Let’s Talk: Intervertebral Disc Disease in Canines
Happy September! I hope you had some time to read last week's column about my interview with dog trainer Beth Jeffrey. It was wonderful to get...