dog science
Ancient DNA places dogs in human societies earlier than expected
Ancient dog DNA has pushed back the earliest genetically confirmed dog by around 5,000 years. Here is what the research suggests about the human-dog bond, and why it still matters today.
Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold
Frustration underlies many behavioural concerns observed in dogs, yet it is often mistaken for overexcitability, stubbornness, or deliberate disobedience. Yet…
Science of Connection – the Love Question
Explore how dogs form emotional bonds with humans. Evidence-led insights from Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice on attachment, security, and…
Science of Connection – the Longevity Loop
Ageing changes how dogs take in and respond to the world, and the early signs often appear in small, everyday…
Science of Connection – the Cortisol Conversation
Cortisol is often described as a stress hormone, yet its role is broader and more nuanced. It helps the body…
The Science of Connection – Synchrony
My Science of Connection series is designed to provide bite-sized information for dog owners and guardians, focusing on the biological threads that…
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…
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…
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