From how dogs understand our words to proof that you can indeed teach an old dog new tricks, here's 10 cool things science taught us about dogs this year. 1. Your Dog Understands Words More Than You Think A new study found that dogs respond not … [Read more...]
Would You Clone Your Dog? For $100,000 You Can
Would you clone your dog? I love the idea of having our pets live longer, because if there's one thing we all agree on it's that their lifespans are far too short. Instead of saying goodbye in the traditional way some dog owners are opting to … [Read more...]
Do Dogs Have Their Own Poop Compass?
Have you ever wondered why your dog takes so long to poop? Turns out there's a scientific explanation for it. Our dogs can be picky about where they poop, but there is a scientific explanation for it -- dogs seem to have their own poop compass. Dogs … [Read more...]
Study Finds Dogs Reduce Stress in Families With Autistic Children
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...]