Pet owners want to be masters, not servants; which is why we value dogs more than cats
The more subservient behavior of dogs makes their owners more willing to pay when it comes to spending on vet bills and luxury pet items.... Read More...
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Good Dog? Bad Dog? Their Personalities Can Change
Just as with humans, a dog's personality is likely to change over time, a new study reports.... Read More...
How Dogs Process Words
A new neuroimaging study reveals how dogs process words they have been taught to associate with objects. Findings suggest dogs have a rudimentary neural representation of meaning for words they have been taught.... Read More...
Dog Intelligence ‘Not Exceptional’
Researchers say people may be over estimating the cognitive abilities of dogs. A new study reveals dog intelligence is matched with that of other domestic animals, social hunters and carnivores.... Read More...
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...
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...