Cognition
Why Do Dogs Love Snow?
Why is snow a Very Big Deal for some dogs?
Dog Spies
Explore the science behind the dog in your bed
Mind & Brain
We Surrender Our Dogs. Help Scientists Understand Why.
"We would love to tell you that every dog can flourish in every home, but the truth is that, no matter what you do, sometimes a dog and family are not a good fit." ~ Patricia McConnell and Karen London, Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home My first dog [...]..
Mind & Brain
Do Dog Athletes Get Dog Injuries?
My inbox has changed in the last few years. I still receive work, friend, and family emails, but I increasingly receive dog product and promotional emails, which I've learned to delete as quickly as possible...
Cognition
Why Do Dogs Roll Over During Play?
A dog rolling over during play is a playful combat tactic, not submission
Cognition
It's Not You It's Me: If a Dog Won't Play With You, It Could Be Your Fault
Do you use play signals when playing with dogs? (Hint: You should.)
Cognition
Studies Find Dogs Prefer New Toys, But You Can Make Old Toys New
It's time to stop buying dog toys
Mind & Brain
28 Santa-Approved Dog Science Articles
Can't believe so-and-so said that in front of everyone? Is it time for a break from members of your own species? The dogs are here to help.
Mind & Brain
Why Dogs Hump, Brought to Life In a Way You Can’t Unsee
I've been writing about dog humping for years. Jon Stewart mentioned my first piece, "H*mping: Why Do They Do It?" on air. Fine, it could have had something to do with the dog-friendly workplace at “The Daily Show” being featured in that issue of The Bark magazine, but for some reason, my humping article grabbed [...]..
Cognition
Could Our Love of Dogs Obscure Their Most Important Parts?
Observing behavior can be part of loving dogs
Mind & Brain
What Did Your Dog Just Say? Researchers Want to Know
The Beagle stopped dead in his tracks. It. Was. Coming. As the fire truck neared, the Beagle held his stance, put his head back, and out came a long, deep howl.
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