Life
‘Singing’ dogs may show the evolutionary roots of musicality
Some Samoyeds adjust the pitch of their howls depending on the music being played, showing a form of vocal ability they might have inherited from their wolf ancestors
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Life
Stop treating your pet like a fur baby – you’re damaging its health
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Health
Dogs may make us more caring and sociable by changing our microbiome
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Life
Plant-based dog foods provide almost all the nutrients pets need
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Environment
Dogs pollute water with pesticides even weeks after flea treatment
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Life
Stone Age dog skeleton hints at complex early relationship with pets
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Dogs pull harder on the leash when they wear a harness than a collar
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Mind
She’s obsessed with chicken! The tests revealing my dog’s inner life
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Life
Inside ‘Puppy Kindergarten’: Science-based ways to train your dog
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Life
How a unique puppy kindergarten lab put the science into dog training
Most dogs aren't bred to feel at ease in our homes, but scientists studying puppy cognition have found ways you can help yours adapt
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Mind
Why hairy animals shake themselves dry
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Life
Puppies as young as 6 weeks old know to ask people for help
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Life
Is life better as a dog? A philosopher investigates
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Life
Dogs really do understand that words stand for objects
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