New research has shown that owning a dog reduces stress in families who have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They researchers also found significant improvements in family functionality in families with a dog compared to those … [Read more...]
Studies Find Swimming Improves Mobility in Dogs
If you have a dog with joint problems such as arthritis you're probably already aware of the benefits swimming can provide to your dog. New research has found that swimming not only improves mobility in dogs with joint issues, but that it improves … [Read more...]
Study Finds Dogs Don’t Trust Us When We’re Angry
Have you ever tried teaching your dog a new trick when you're frustrated? Probably didn't go so well, did it? If you suspect your dog doesn't listen to you very well when you're angry you're right; and now there's scientific proof to back it … [Read more...]
The Science Behind How Dogs Find Their Way Home
We've all seen those amazing stories of dogs finding their ways back home after months of being gone. New research is helping shed the light on animal navigation, and giving us a better understanding of how different animals are able to find their … [Read more...]
Research Proves That You Can Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks
Confession time: I don't have a smart phone or laptop. I do everything with a PC. Could my life be easier with the convenience of either of those items? Probably. But for me it's just one of those things that's hard to adjust to. I like my big old … [Read more...]
New Study Suggests Dog Owners Are Happier Than Cat Owners
We've known for years that pets are good for our physical well being, but very little clinical research has been done on the effects they have on our mental health. Researchers just released a new study that looked at the effect our pets have on … [Read more...]
Jealousy In Dogs: Just Like Humans New Study Suggests
When it comes to canine cognitive science we've come a long way. More and more we're seeing what dog owners have felt all along - our dogs do have complex feelings & emotions. A new study suggests that our dogs exhibit jealousy just like us. New … [Read more...]
12 Cool Things Science Taught Us About Dogs This Year
From helping children with anxiety to avoiding people who are jerks to their owners, here's 12 cool things science taught us about dogs this year. 1. Dogs Can be Soothed by Classical Music There's new evidence that shows classical music can help … [Read more...]
How Dogs Are Stunting Ecoli Growth & Saving Penguins
Border Collies & Maremmas have quite a strong work ethic, and some creative researchers are putting all that dedication, energy & natural instinct to good use. Here's how dogs are stunting ecoli growth on beaches & saving Penguins. Dog … [Read more...]
Scientists Are Saving Africa’s Wild Dogs…With Urine
Scientists Are Finding Innovative Ways to Save Africa's Wild Dogs Their scientific name is Lycoan pictus but they're more commonly called the African Wild Dog, and they're in trouble. Their numbers have been steadily declining over the past few … [Read more...]