dogs
Are anxious people more likely to be bitten?
There are many variables that can lead to a dog bite including but not limited to: the context, what the stimulus is doing that provokes the dog’s reaction, handling methods used, the dog’s genetics, state of health, hormones, and previous…
People show greater attachment towards pets than partners
Despite the plethora of species sharing the planet with humans, only a privileged few occupy the position of pets. Pet-keeping…
Laika the dog – the first living creature in space
This year, on Thursday 3rd November 2022 will mark the 65th anniversary of Laika, a Russian stray dog, becoming the…
Sniffing out Parkinson’s disease
The research charity Medical Detection Dogs is partnering with Manchester University to determine whether dogs can sniff out Parkinson’s disease.…
Oldest evidence of the human-canine relationship
When a puppy was found buried with a human skeleton in 1978 at a site called Ain Mallaha in Israel,…
Dogs and toddlers – similarities in cooperative communication
A new study by the University of Arizona has further highlighted the similarities in cooperative communication skills between dogs and…
Dogs know what you’re saying and how you say it
Scientists have discovered what many owners have long suspected: dogs understand some of what we’re saying. The study, conducted by…
Webcast: Moving house – tips for dog owners
A pet’s survival guide… Moving house can be an incredibly exciting yet stressful time for us humans, and it can…
Are dogs selfish?
Man and dog have been together for thousands of years, forging a relationship that most would consider mutually beneficial. Hollywood…
Factors to consider when choosing a dog
Many people choose a dog based on experiences from their past. They may have fond memories of a dog once…
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