Dogs Understand What’s Written All Over Your Face
A new study reports dogs use different parts of their brains to process negative and positive emotional cues in human facial expressions.... Read More...
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Human Encouragement Might Influence How Dogs Solve Problems
According to researchers, the behavior of the owner may influence dogs during problem solving tasks.... Read More...
Pinpointing the Optimal Age of Puppy Cuteness
A new study reports people find puppies cutest just before they reach ten weeks of age. Researchers say this is around the same time at which they wean from their mothers and start to fend for themselves.... Read More...
Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing a Friend or Relative
A new article considers why losing a dog can be harder for some to deal with than losing a close friend or family member.... Read More...
Sorry Grumpy Cat, Study Finds Dogs Are Brainier Than Cats
Dogs possess significantly more cortical neurons than cats, a new study reports.... Read More...
Smiling Human Faces Are Attractive to Dogs, Thanks to Oxytocin
A new study reveals oxytocin, a hormone implicated in bonding, may play an important role in social interactions between man and dog.... Read More...
Dogs’ Social Skills Linked to Oxytocin Sensitivity
A new study reports genetic variations in sensitivity to oxytocin allows dogs to be more sociable and seek out contact with their owners.... Read More...
Wolves Understand Cause and Effect Better Than Dogs
A new study reveals domestication has altered the cognitive abilities of dogs, especially when it comes to determining cause and effect.... Read More...
A Common Underlying Genetic Basis for Social Behavior in Dogs and Humans
Princeton researchers discover a genetic basis for hyper-social behavior in people and dogs.... Read More...
Pet Dogs Help Kids Feel Less Stressed
According to researchers, children who spent time interacting with their dogs had lower cortisol levels.... Read More...
Brain Scans of Service Dog Trainees Help Sort Weaker Recruits From the Pack
Brain scans can help predict which dogs will make it through rigorous training to become service dogs for people with disabilities.... Read More...
Genes Underlying Dogs’ Social Ability Revealed
According to a new study, social ability of dogs appears to be affected by genes that also influence human behavior.... Read More...