Dogs Look to People to Figure Out How to Respond to the Crazy Green Monster
When faced with ambiguity, dogs look to their owners for how to respond.
Dog Spies
Explore the science behind the dog in your bed
#IAmAScienceDiplomat Surrounded by Dogs
#IAmAScienceDiplomat, launched today, showcases the benefits of international science partnerships.
Can Dogs Finally Keep It Together This 4th of July?
Probably not. But the noise isn’t the whole problem.
Meet the Dog Research Group in Your Backyard
How to get your dog in canine science studies.
Mail Your Dog's Poop, for Citizen Science
Join an online, dog citizen science project today!
Tune Into #SPARCS2015: Get a Leg Up on the Latest Viral Dog Video
Starting tomorrow, join a three-day conference, June 19-21, on why dogs do what they do (and why we do what we do around them). Join live in Phoenix, AZ or watch the free, International live stream.
Can Dog Bite Prevention Actually Prevent Dog Bites?
Could dog bite prevention be as simple as adopting a new mindset?
This Dog Bite "Fact" Could Get You In Trouble
Are some dogs safe while others are not? A recent study finds this common belief is not spot on.
Really, Canine Science is Open Access
I've noticed a trend. Not everyone wants someone else's interpretation of the latest canine science study. "I want to see the study's methods myself, how the research was done, and who the subjects were before drawing any conclusions," I see time and again on Facebook.
The Guilty Looking Companion
Live with a dog, and you've probably met the "guilty look." It all happens so fast — you come home, the plants are knocked over, soil is tracked all over the floor, and there's the dog, frozen, averting gaze, and tail thumping.
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