Unearthed Ancient Bear Remains Are Actually the Oldest Domesticated Dog Fragments in the Americas

Medicine & Technology Feb 24, 2021

Earlier believed to be bear remains, DNA evidence shows that PP-00128 is the oldest evidence of domesticated dogs dating back to the last Ice Age. Together with man, dogs made their way from Eurasia to the Americas.

Are Dogs Self-Aware? 32 Out of 54 Canines Detect Own Body As Obstacle [STUDY]

Feb 20, 2021

A study shows that dogs may have basic self-awareness and recognition of the consequences of their actions.

Dogs Are Always Good: Study Finds Owner's Personality Determines Canine Training Success

Feb 01, 2021

New research suggests that the owner's characteristics and behavior heavily influence canine training's failure or success.

Dogs, Why Do You Bury Bones?

Jan 23, 2021

Experts say that dogs bury their bones out of instinct from their gray wolf ancestors, with some breeds more prone to odd behavior than others.

Why Do Dogs Love to Lick Us?

Jan 14, 2021

Experts theorize why dogs love to lick us especially when coming home.

Dog Domestication Begun Because of Leftovers

Jan 07, 2021

Dietary restrictions hold the key to dog domestication during the paleolithic era.

Brain Scans Suggest Dogs Might Not Actually Understand What You Say To Them

Dec 09, 2020

Brain scans reveal that dogs might not understand all the words being spoken to them, which means that the number of words they recognize remains low.

What Do Dogs Dream About While Sleeping?

Nov 24, 2020

No, it is not just humans that have dreams when sleeping because dogs dream also. But what do they dream about?

164 Dogs Crammed In a Tiny House In Japan

Nov 05, 2020

Japanese health officials said the hoarding of dogs was a case of extreme poverty, isolation, and the aging population of the country.

Newly-Adopted Rescue Dog Mauls 84-Year-Old Owner to Death

Sep 01, 2020

A woman in Florida was mauled to death by their newly-adopted dog, while her son was hospitalized due to serious injuries, local officials report.

Retired Military Dog Set to Receive Dickin Medal

Aug 31, 2020

Kuno, the Belgian Malinois who has completed two Afghanistan tours, is set to receive the prestigious Dickin Medal—the animals' Victoria Cross—for his heroic service.

How Centuries of Domestication Have Changed Dog Breeds

Aug 10, 2020

Below are some examples of how centuries of domestication have changed these dog breeds.

Trained COVID-19 Sniffing Dogs Can Better Detect If You're Not Infected

Jul 30, 2020

A new study further supports the theory that dogs can be trained to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2, or the COVID-19.

Beards Carry More Germs Than Dogs, says Swiss Scientists

Apr 16, 2019

The report recently released by Swiss Scientists say that the bacteria lurking in men’s beards are far worse than those found in dogs.

'Pet-Directed Speech' Used By Women To Talk With Their Dog

Feb 28, 2017

Like mothers, the study proved that it is best when women speak baby talk to their dog, just like how mother communicate with their newborn. Also, the use of verbal and non-verbal tricks and the intended function of vocal utterances provide dogs with information about their intentions and emotions.