Dogs Are Second Most Dangerous Nonvenomous Animals in the US
New research found that dogs are the second most dangerous fatal nonvenomous animal encounter in the United States, with children under 4 years of...
Dogs Know Exactly When to Break Out the Puppy Eyes
Yes, your dog knows what he’s doing when he turns the pouty puppy eyes on you. Research shows that dogs understand human facial expressions...
History of Dogs Through Science
Wolves are icons of pack behavior. Their collective strength is greater than their individual efforts. As Rudyard Kipling put it, “for the strength of...
The Science-based Guide on Benefits of Honey for Dogs
Used by humans in a wide variety of forms, honey is a natural source of sugar, and now dog owners are looking to see...
Do Dogs Dream and What Do Dogs Dream About?
At one time or another, most pet owners ask the questions, "do dogs dream?" and "what do dogs dream about?" Research has been done on this subject, and the answers might surprise you! I'm sure you've seen your dog twitch his legs and make muffled whining sounds while he's asleep. Is he dreaming or is this something else? The quick answer is, yes, dogs do dream. Research has found that dogs dream much like humans. What happens to your pet while he's asleep and what kinds of things do dogs dream about?
Why Are Dogs More Prone to Bite Nervous People?
Apparently, your stressful demeanor around dogs can increase the risks of dog bites, experts say.
Can dogs smell fear in humans? You might have been...
Human Encouragement Boosts Problem-solving Skills In Dogs, Study Says
New research explains how important our encouragement is to our pets. Nine dogs were able to complete the task better because they got some...
Do Dogs Really Know How to Tell Time?
Though they cannot read numbers or understand how the clock works, dogs have the amazing gift of telling time almost accurately.
We see our dogs...
Your Dog Knows About Your Goals and Thinks They’re Not Up to Snuff
Goals are an interesting concept, and they come in all shapes and sizes. From getting a job promotion, running a 5k, finding the right...
Most Effective Dog Training Methods According to Science
Occasionally, new evidence forces us to reconsider how best to do something, even if it's a practice we've been following on a day-to-day basis.
There's...
Why Do Dogs Stick Their Tongue Out?
If you're fairly new to being a dog owner, you might have asked this question, "Why do dogs stick their tongue out?"
A dog’s tongue...
Study Shows We Share Similar Genes With Dogs That Impact Our Social Abilities
Scientists have not only found 5 genes in dogs which influence their social ability to interact with humans, but have also discovered that 4...
