From helping children with autism to sniffing out and detecting cancer, new research is finding more evidence of the health benefits our canine friends provide. New Study Finds Dogs May Help Prevent Diabetes in Children We've known for awhile that … [Read more...]
Dogs & Humans Can Estimate a Dogs Size By His Growl
Dogs have a diverse vocal communication system, and studies have found that they're capable of meaningful communication with not only other dogs, but with humans as well. If you live with a dog chances are you're quite familiar with their … [Read more...]
Do Dogs Have Good Night Vision?
Have you ever wondered why your dogs eyes glow in the dark? Or how how good your their night vision is? This article goes over how well dogs can see in the dark, why your dogs eyes glow at night, and the science behind their night vision. Do Dogs … [Read more...]
Does Your Dog Wag His Tail to the Right or Left?
The direction of your dogs tail wag can tell you a lot about his emotional state. A tail wagging more to the right indicates relaxation, and a wag to the left is shown in times of fear and uncertainty. And contrary to popular belief a wagging tails … [Read more...]
Study Suggests Wolves More Tolerant Than Dogs
New research may have just busted the myth that dogs are more tolerant than wolves - at least when it comes to inter species relationships. Dogs Are Often Thought to be More Tolerant Than Wolves It's been long assumed that part of the strong bond … [Read more...]
Can Your Dog Tell When You’re Lying?
Us humans think we're so clever with that fake toss of the ball; but watch out, your dog might be onto you. A new study found that dogs aren't likely to follow cues from untrustworthy humans. Can your dog tell when you're lying? Dogs Are Able Read … [Read more...]
Can Classical Music Help Soothe Dogs?
Laika doesn't complain about what I listen to, so when when I listen to cello for hours on end she doesn't say a word. And according to a new study all that cello might even be having a soothing effect on her. In this post we'll take a look at the … [Read more...]
A Mutated Dog Gene Might Help Treat Blindness
Researchers have identified a mutated dog gene in Swedish Vallhund's that might lead to new therapies for treating human blindness. 10 Years of Research Into Identifying a New Retinal Disease Over ten years ago researchers identified a new … [Read more...]
The Importance of Play for Dogs Revealed
Could the amount of play your dog receives be effecting his behavior? A new study reveals the importance of play for dogs. Study Finds That Play Is Key To Our Dogs Well Being A new study released by Bristol University has found that play is the … [Read more...]
Study Reveals How Dogs Understand Human Speech
Every dog has that cue, you know the one. The one that makes them perk up no matter how you say it. For Laika it's "frisbee" or "walk." Either one will get her up on her feet and ready to go in less than a second. We all know that dogs pick up on … [Read more...]