For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

The idea that dogs might display autism-like traits first emerged in the 1960s, when veterinarians began noting unusual behavioral patterns that resembled symptoms seen in humans. Today, the ...

What if giving voice to the voiceless meant listening to them, before pretending to know what they would say? (Matt Margini, 2016, "What Is It Like to be an Elephant?") That dogs and other companion ...

They may have been drawn to the discarded remains from ancient human meals, and a new model shows tame wolves could have become dogs in as little as 8,000 years. A coastal wolf on British Columbia's ...

Dog owners don’t understand their pets’ emotions as well as they think they do. May 26, 2025 Oliver, one of the researcher's dogs, is seen on a black background ...

There may be proof behind the disarming power of puppy dog eyes. Gajus - stock.adobe.com There’s a scientific reason many of us fall in love with our dogs, and it speaks to the power of puppy dog eyes ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bunny the dog and her button soundboard became a viral hit on TikTok ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., with Jane Goodall, Ph.D. Every year, more than 40,000 dogs, mostly beagles, are used in research in the United States. They are often used in painful and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Between humans, a kiss on the mouth or cheek is a clear signal of ...

For dogs housed at Texas kennels, age and fecal score are important factors for screening for subclinical Giardia infections. The pathogens Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium are common causes of ...