The Common Wisdom about Dog Nipples Is Wrong
Young mammals need to eat, and there’s not one way to do it
Dog Spies
Explore the science behind the dog in your bed
Your Summer Animal Reads
Get em’ while they’re hot
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How to Use a Spray Bottle with Your Dog or Cat [Video]
A new look at the role of spray bottles in training
What 5 Liters of Spit Can Reveal about Dog Welfare
Researchers take a much needed look at salivary cortisol in dogs
Tail Docking and Ear Cropping Affect Dogs, and Not Just Physically
Study finds these elective surgeries influence perceptions of dog personality
Do Dogs Get the Point?
You point, (most) dogs follow. Who cares?
Cats Would Like You to Know They Are Open to Training
Cat training is on the rise, and it’s a good thing
The History of Science in Animal Shelters
Like Darwin going to the Galápagos, everywhere you look in animal shelters, there are questions to pose
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Second Chance Dogs: Part Love, Part Learning [Video]
When innovative techniques and fearful dogs meet, wonderful things happen. Watch the ASPCA's Second Chance Dogs, Saturday, April 16 on Animal Planet
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The Science of Animal Shelters: An Inspirational Series [Video]
Two upcoming shows highlight extraordinary developments in animal welfare. First up, the ASPCA's Second Chance Dogs, Saturday, April 16 on Animal Planet
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