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Research shows that dogs can sniff out positive cases of COVID. Read on to get the scoop.
- August 20, 2021
Research shows that dogs can sniff out positive cases of COVID. Read on to get the scoop.
Of course the German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever have something to say on the topic, but we also talked to some of the other smartest dog breeds.
- July 26, 2017
Of course the German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever have something to say on the topic, but we also talked to some of the other smartest dog breeds.
Dogs help improve how a family with an autistic child functions, according to a study by the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation.
- March 15, 2017
Dogs help improve how a family with an autistic child functions, according to a study by the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation.
Lead researcher Carol Osborne, D.V.M., shares initial results from her clinical trial for synchronization immunotherapy to treat cancer in dogs.
- March 3, 2017
Lead researcher Carol Osborne, D.V.M., shares initial results from her clinical trial for synchronization immunotherapy to treat cancer in dogs.
England’s National Health Service recently approved a clinical study to use dogs in testing for prostate cancer, taking previous research a step further.
- August 26, 2015
England’s National Health Service recently approved a clinical study to use dogs in testing for prostate cancer, taking previous research a step further.
- September 29, 2014
A team of scientists may have figured out the algorithm that describes how dogs herd sheep. Do we want to replace sheepdogs with machines?
- August 28, 2014
A team of scientists may have figured out the algorithm that describes how dogs herd sheep. Do we want to replace sheepdogs with machines?
The Center for Canine Behavior Studies aims to show how owner personality affects dog behavior, which could help more dogs find homes for life.
- August 26, 2014
The Center for Canine Behavior Studies aims to show how owner personality affects dog behavior, which could help more dogs find homes for life.
I believe so, but only where real dogs aren’t appropriate; they’re machines, not sentient beings.
- February 13, 2014
I believe so, but only where real dogs aren’t appropriate; they’re machines, not sentient beings.
How do dogs learn to swim so easily? Well, it turns out they just start running.
- January 7, 2014
How do dogs learn to swim so easily? Well, it turns out they just start running.
A study says dogs might have inherited traits that led ancient humans to wolves; we’re skeptical.
- January 6, 2014
A study says dogs might have inherited traits that led ancient humans to wolves; we’re skeptical.
The acclaimed new book is by Dr. Gregory Berns, the groundbreaking scientist who conducts MRI tests on dogs to discover what makes them tick.
- December 10, 2013
The acclaimed new book is by Dr. Gregory Berns, the groundbreaking scientist who conducts MRI tests on dogs to discover what makes them tick.
Lima researchers want to know why the remains were placed in graves almost 1,000 years ago.
- November 12, 2013
Lima researchers want to know why the remains were placed in graves almost 1,000 years ago.
Layla is helping an Emory University team gauge the thoughts and emotions of dogs.
- November 6, 2013
Layla is helping an Emory University team gauge the thoughts and emotions of dogs.
Researchers say dogs have “left-brain” and “right-brain” responses to directions of the wag.
- November 1, 2013
Researchers say dogs have “left-brain” and “right-brain” responses to directions of the wag.
Two researchers with personal stakes in the outcome make use of dogs’ similarity to people.
- October 22, 2013
Two researchers with personal stakes in the outcome make use of dogs’ similarity to people.
Two new studies say coat color doesn’t affect adoption rates in shelters. My experience says that’s total BS. What’s yours?
- October 3, 2013
Two new studies say coat color doesn’t affect adoption rates in shelters. My experience says that’s total BS. What’s yours?
Obie is down from a staggering 77. But as his weight evaporated, his excess skin did not.
- May 2, 2013
Obie is down from a staggering 77. But as his weight evaporated, his excess skin did not.
This skull fossil was discovered in 1975, but only recently was it linked to modern-day canines.
- March 7, 2013
This skull fossil was discovered in 1975, but only recently was it linked to modern-day canines.
It’s pricey, but possible. If you could, would you have a laboratory re-create your lost pal?
- January 24, 2013
It’s pricey, but possible. If you could, would you have a laboratory re-create your lost pal?
In a post on marijuana I said dogs have especially sensitive lungs. A reader asks what I meant.
- January 8, 2013
In a post on marijuana I said dogs have especially sensitive lungs. A reader asks what I meant.
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