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·June 7, 2018·5 min read

Human Encouragement Might Influence How Dogs Solve Problems

According to researchers, the behavior of the owner may influence dogs during problem solving tasks.

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·June 20, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·October 1, 2018·2 min read

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.

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·October 16, 2018·6 min read

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.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 24, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·April 6, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·May 21, 2019·4 min read

CBD clinical trial results on seizure frequency in dogs ‘encouraging’

Dogs with epilepsy who received cannabidiol as part of a clinical trial had a reduction in the frequency of seizures.

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·June 6, 2019·5 min read

Dogs mirror owner’s stress

Researchers identify an interspecies correlation between hair cortisol concentrations in humans and dogs during summer and winter months. The cortisol levels were not affected by the amount of activity the dog had during these periods. The study reveals a seasonal effect in higher cortisol levels between humans and animals, and human personality traits significantly affected the dog's level of stress. Findings suggest that dogs often mirror the stress levels of their owners.

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·June 28, 2019·4 min read

Choosing the perfect pooch poses challenges similar to dating

Findings could help animal shelters to improve the pet adoption process and find the perfect pet partner for people.

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·July 15, 2019·3 min read

Study demonstrates stress reduction benefits from petting dogs and cats

Cortisol levels associated with stress are reduced after interacting with cats and dogs, researchers report.

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·August 23, 2019·4 min read

Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

Those who own dogs may have a boost when it comes to cardiovascular health. Researchers found pet owners report better physical wellbeing than those who don't own a pet. Dog owners had a significant improvement in cardiovascular health, physical fitness, and diet over owners of other types of pets.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 2, 2019·2 min read

How humans have shaped dogs’ brains

Selective breeding has altered brain anatomy in dogs. Neuroimaging of 33 dog breeds revealed brain structures varied across breeds, and the variations are associated with specific behaviors.

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Dogs Understand What’s Written All Over Your Face

How Dogs Process Words

Good Dog? Bad Dog? Their Personalities Can Change

Pet owners want to be masters, not servants; which is why we value dogs more than cats

CBD clinical trial results on seizure frequency in dogs ‘encouraging’

Choosing the perfect pooch poses challenges similar to dating

Study demonstrates stress reduction benefits from petting dogs and cats

Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

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