Do dogs know who’s kind? Scientists put it to the test—and got a surprise
Kyoto, Japan — Many people tend to trust dogs’ instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will likely see you as safe and trustworthy, but if dogs…
These dogs are trained to sniff out an invasive insect—and they’re shockingly good at it
Imagine if your dog’s favorite game — sniffing out treats or toys — could help protect America’s vineyards, orchards, and forests from a devastating invader. It turns out, it just…
Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms—with 98% accuracy
People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have an odour that can be reliably detected from skin swabs by trained dogs, a new study has shown. The research, in collaboration with Medical…
Dogs Demonstrate Intentional Communication Using Soundboards, Study Finds
A study conducted by the Comparative Cognition Lab at the University of California, San Diego, has shed light on dogs’ potential to communicate through soundboards. The research, published in Scientific…
Dogs use two-word button combos to communicate
A new study from UC San Diego’s Comparative Cognition Lab shows that dogs trained to use soundboards to “talk” are capable of making two-word button combinations that go beyond random…
Ensuring Your Dog’s Safety in a Car
Whether it’s a holiday trip to visit relatives, take a family vacation, or just out and about doing errands, taking pets along requires a little advance planning and adherence to…
Knowing what dogs like to watch could help veterinarians assess their vision
Ever wonder what kind of TV shows your dog might choose if they could work the remote control? New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine provides…
‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Breaks Guinness World Record With Most Dogs at a Film Screening
Two paws up for this new record! On Sunday, 219 dogs helped set a new Guinness World Record for most dogs attending a film screening in honor of the upcoming…