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...]
PTSD Service Dog Clinical Research Underway
UPDATED - Originally published in June of 2014. Many new updates including the addition of Purdue Universities clinical research trials. I hope to shed some light on why there's confusion regarding the rights of PTSD service dogs - and why they're … [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...]
Study Finds Dogs May Help Prevent Diabetes In Children
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, we 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. Do you think your dog can tell when you're … [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...]