What Does Your Dog See When He Watches TV?
Do you leave your TV on for your dog? Ever wondered what his favorite show is? Researchers have found what your pooch likes to binge watch!
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Researchers Working On Pill That Slows Aging in Dogs
According to doctors researching the effects of rapamycin, this drug could be the key to increasing a dog's life span by 2 to 5 years.
New Research Suggests Dogs Have Measurable IQs
IQ tests measure a human's general intelligence by asking a series of questions. Now, a study has just revealed that dogs can also have their IQs tested.
Study: What Factors Are Involved When Re-Homing A Family Pet?
The decisions as to re-homing a pet are numerous. The ASPCA has released its research behind the most common reasons why people surrender pets.
First-Ever Test Tube Puppies Born By In Vitro Fertilization
Is there anything science can't do? This IVF canine breakthrough could preserve endangered breeds and eradicate genetic diseases
Study: Pets Help Lower The Risk Of Childhood Asthma
Pets are the best medicine, and Swedish science backs that claim up! Researchers say the dogs can lower the risk of asthma in children.
New Study Will Focus On Benefits Of Pets For Older Americans
HABRI's awards a $43,000 grant to the University of Missouri to study the positive effects that pets have on our growing population of senior citizens.
Study: Current Dog Bite Prevention Methods Ineffective And Simplistic
It turns out that we don't know enough about preventing dog bites. Researchers say reading canine body language is ineffective when preventing dog bites.
Kids With Cancer Team Up With Sled Dogs To Take On The Great White Nor
Teens, cancer and dog sleds - it's a trio that breaks stereotypes in the spirit of adventure and studies how physical activity can benefit young patients.
Study Finds That Dogs Think Mean People Suck
Love me, Love my owner is a dog's motto - that's what Japanese scientists believe after testing dogs' reactions to people who are rude to a pet parent.
Research Shows That Kids Are Closer To Pets Than Siblings
Who needs sibling rivalry when you’ve got a dog? A new study says that kids would rather hang out with their furry siblings than the human variety. The…
Science Proves Humans Are Defenceless Against The Power Of Puppy Dog E
Can’t. Resist. Must give in to puppy dog eyes! Researchers prove that those sad eyes set off a chemical reaction in humans that make us love them (so j…
Pucker Up: Your Dog’s Kisses Could Prevent Allergies
There’s nothing like kisses from your dog – and now, researchers are out to prove that all those licks are good for our health! Remember that sce…
Amazing Rescue Dog Can Sniff Out Cancer In Humans
The nose knows! Frankie’s strong sniffer can detect cancer, making him a doctor’s best friend. We all know how our dogs are immediately on hand n…
Researchers Say DNA Testing In Pedigree Dogs Not Enough
Research out of the UK shows that a single genetic test may not be enough to improve the health of pedigree dog breed lines. For Harry Potter fans, we know i…
If You’re Happy And You Know It… So Does Your Dog!
Yay Science! Now we have proof that our dogs recognize what it means when we smile (or frown). Being a dog trainer, I see how dogs interact with their owners…
Survey Helps Researchers Understand Why People Surrender Their Pets
New research survey is designed to study the reasons people voluntarily relinquish their pets The numbers are staggering – 7.6 million animals enter sh…
Ancient Dogs Provide Clues About North America’s Early Inhabitants
Research digs up evidence on how the North American dog/human dynamic has changed over the centuries New research out of the University of Illinois is using…
Study: Dogs Listen To What We Say And How We Say It
Our pooches like to pretend they don’t hear us, but the jig is up — turns out our dogs really DO listen to what we say Sometimes you have to wond…
What To Look For In A Reputable Breeder
Do you know what to look for in a reputable breeder? Here are some tips on what you need to keep an eye out for before you buy a puppy.