Science on Therapy Dogs for Depression: Fact or Fiction?
For years, therapy dogs have been employed as assistants to physically disabled individuals. More recently, the use of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has been expanded...
Our Dogs’ DNA Carry Cancer Genes from Over 10,000 Years Ago
Today’s American dogs have the DNA of a cancer gene that apparently wiped out the ancient dogs that originally roamed the Americas.
The history of...
Humans Have Superior Brains, But Dogs Think More Rationally
Who would've thought that it’s apparently in the dog’s nature to be rational? And how exactly does our dogs' rationality manifests itself? Researchers have...
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Dogs Can Finally Be Treated
Scientists recently found progressive treatment to restore muscle strength in dogs affected by this rare genetic disorder.
Researchers from Genethon, the AFM-Telethon laboratory, Inserm...
Your Dog Makes Your Life Better, Science Says
Numerous studies conducted in recent years show that dog owners have overall better health and well-being than people without dogs.
Owning a dog gives...
Dogs Love You More When You Smile, Science Says
Apparently, your smile has a bewitching effect on your dog and a dog's brain lights up actively when they see you flash that happy...
Dogs Communicate to Us Using Facial Expressions
Recent studies show that dogs love when we smile, and give us those sad “puppy eyes” on purpose.
Dogs and humans have lived alongside...
Most Effective Dog Training Methods According to Science
Occasionally, in the face of new evidence, we are forced to reconsider how best to do something, even if it's a practice that we've...
Dog Domestication: History’s Timeline From Beginning To Now (In Years)
How dogs came to be domesticated from their grey wolf ancestors is a long and complex history.
And depending on which resources and scientific research...
10 Key Differences Between Wolves and Dogs
Wolves are majestic and awe-inspiring creatures just like many domestic dogs can be. While some people believe that dogs are still very similar to...
The Science Behind Aggression in Dogs
One of the most frequent behavioral reasons owners takes their dogs to the veterinarian or even back to the shelter is aggression. Considering the damage to...
The Science and Psychology of Dog Language
Nearly all dog owners talk to their pets, but how much meaning do the dogs absorb? Certainly dogs understand how to follow commands we’ve...
