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...]
Mass Dog Vaccinations Successful at Eliminating Rabies
Canine rabies has been controlled or eliminated throughout most of the developed world, but in developing countries it remains a major public health concern killing 69,000 people a year. The First Rabies Vaccine Virtually all rabies infections … [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, and just how important it is to their overall well being. Study Finds That Play Is Key To Our Dogs Well Being A new study … [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...]
Dog Shot By Owner Adopted By Vet Who Saved Her
Dog Shot By Owner Gets New Home With Vet Who Saved Her On August 21 the Montgomery Police Department in Wheaton, Maryland responded to a call about a dog that had been shot. When they arrived the found Ruby, a 9 month old Boxer mix who had gunshot … [Read more...]
Dog Thrown From Moving Car Reunited With Her Family
Dog Thrown From Moving Car Struck By Another Vehicle Authorities in New Jersey are seeking any information following an incident that occurred on Saturday afternoon on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway. A dog was thrown from a moving car and then … [Read more...]
Family Creates Bucket List For Dog
Family Creates Bucket List For Dog With Cancer A Littleton Colorado family has created a 'bucket list' for their beloved dog Marsha; a 5-year-old American bulldog mix that has been diagnosed with stage 3 skin cancer. Judy Jaros … [Read more...]
Dog Rescued From Delta Island
Dog Rescued From Island After Avoiding Capture Since April Since April a little dog has been seen and heard around Delta Island near Stockton California. Whenever he was approached he would run away, disappearing into the thick brush. … [Read more...]