dog science
The Science of Connection – the Oxytocin Loop
My Science of Connection series is designed to provide bite-sized information for dog owners and guardians, focusing on the biological threads that link people and dogs. Each episode focuses on a single process—such as oxytocin, dopamine, or physiological synchrony —and…
Wolf Pup Sisters from the Permafrost Reveal Ancient Ecology and Diet
Frozen in time for more than 14,000 years, two small canid pups discovered in the Siberian permafrost are now helping…
Dogs Can Smell Cancer in Other Dogs: What It Means for Owners
Dogs’ sense of smell has long been celebrated, from sniffing out missing persons to detecting diseases in humans. Now, research…
How Your Dog’s Brain Syncs with Yours: The Science of Connection
For most dog guardians, nothing beats that cute gaze of our dog’s eyes when they are seeking affection, comfort or…
Dogs Can Smell Your Stress: What does this mean for owners?
Recent research from the University of Bristol, published in Scientific Reports, has unveiled insights into how dogs can detect human…
Labrador Obesity: The Genetic Twist Every Owner Should Know
Recent research from the University of Cambridge has found something that Labrador owners may have long suspected: Labradors can carry…
How Do Dogs Show Their Love? A Scientific Exploration
Over the last two decades the number of studies on domestic dogs have exploded. This surge in research has allowed…
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