dogs
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 first living creature to orbit Earth on the rocket Sputnik 2. Previous American and Russian missions had failed, using a…
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
Moving house with dogs and cats Moving house changes much of what our dogs and cats recognise: familiar smells, resting…
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…
Did my pets know I was ill before I did?
There is plenty of anecdotal evidence from dog owners that suggest their pets have sniffed out or alerted in some…
Microchipping laws – what dog owners need to know
This year marks a change in how you register your pet. From April 2016, it will become law for all…
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