More and more research shows that choice isn’t a luxury — it’s a biological need. Animals — including dogs — cope better with stress,...

“I don’t want off-leash dogs running up to us.” “Dogs should always be on a leash.” “Adult dogs don’t play.” “A dog that runs up to mine...

It’s not just about how they were raised. New research shows the issue goes much deeper—rooted in evolution, domestication, and...

Your scent is my home. I feel your emotions more clearly than my own. I rest when you’re near. And when you’re gone — I wait. For your...

Traditional studies on social cognition have focused mainly on primates. But Miklósi, Topál, and Csányi suggested we look in a different...

A new study highlights how crucial body-based communication and understanding the dog’s sensory world are in training. Training isn’t...

Does your dog try to pull you back into play when you suddenly stop? That’s no coincidence. A study published in Animal Behaviour shows...

A new study published in the Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology investigated whether heavy metals in the bloodstream...

In shelters, reducing stress in dogs is crucial for their welfare, adaptability, and chances of adoption. A new study published in the...

More Than You Think—Even About Brain Activity A new study reveals that the direction of a dog’s tail wag may reflect what’s going on in...

A new study comparing the brains of modern dog breeds with those of more primitive dogs reveals how human-driven selection has shaped not...

New research shows this isn’t just a passing trend, but a complex social phenomenon tied to demographic shifts – declining birth rates,...

Opportunities to sniff and make independent choices have a positive impact on dogs’ well-being.

Hey there! I’m new here—just six months old—and they say I’ve got the energy of ten dogs, maybe more! My humans are really nice, they’re...

A new study published in Scientific Reports shows how artificial intelligence can help us better understand dog personalities....

A new study in Scientific Reports confirms stress crossover – the transfer of stress from guardian to dog. The key factor? Work-related...

Whiskers (vibrissae) aren’t just cute – they’re functional, highly innervated sensory tools. Dogs have them above their eyes, on their...

fot. Mateusz Skwarczek,  wyborcza.pl Three types of dog guardians: how different roles shape the human–dog bond A recent study sheds new...

Sometimes slowed movement is about brain function. Noticed your senior dog doesn’t run for treats with the same enthusiasm anymore? It’s...

On our walk, I found a shrimp—one of many someone dumped in front of the building. It was delicious. I’ll be going back there. Now I’m...

True, I eat trash — it’s my hobby. I guess that’s what my nose is for, sniffing out garbage. At least, that’s how I see it. Otherwise,...

I overheard that next week they’re gonna cut off my balls. Apparently, it’s because I keep going after other dogs. Like, seriously — the...

Simple as that. I’ve got opinions. I’ve got plans. I’ve got places to be and things to sniff. They say I don’t listen, that I pull on the...

The city used to overwhelm me. When I first got here, I’d lunge at people and cars. Honestly, I thought they were lunging at me....