Quick Take Achieving a calmer, organized nervous system in dogs requires scent-based activities instead of routine physical exertion. Standard 6-foot leashes create constant stop-start conflict that ...

We only have so many brain cells to get us through the day, and a dog named Sukka brings the “final brain cell” energy into ...

A research study in Europe says modern dog breeds have brains larger than those of ancient breeds. The team credits the evolutionary change to the more complex social environment that modern dogs ...

Your dog is clever, but are you giving that bright mind enough to do? Vets say the right toys can turn everyday play into ...

A funny video of a dog named Lumi completely spacing out and “losing his last brain cell” has left the internet in stitches. A few weeks ago, the dog’s owner took to Instagram to share the video on ...

There is a large amount of behavioral evidence which suggests that dogs are quite good at reading human emotions (click here, here, or here for examples). However a new study extends our knowledge ...

Did you know that your brain does not really know the difference between your best friend and a beagle? It sounds absurd at first. Of course your brain knows th ...

What is the connection between brain asymmetry and mental states in humans and in dogs? There are certain cognitive processes that are linked predominantly to the left or right side of the brain. Both ...

In the 30,000 years humans and dogs have lived together, man's best friend has only become a more popular and beloved pet. Today, dogs are a fixture in almost 50% of American households. From the way ...

Anyone who has a dog has spent some time wondering what’s going on in their canine friend’s head — if not thinking they already know for sure. Harvard’s Canine Brains Project is trying to, ...

Jacqueline Boyd is affiliated with The Kennel Club (UK) through membership and contributor to the Health Advisory Group. Jacqueline is a full member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT #01583 ...

Is Fido really excited to see you? Or is the panting and tail wagging simply a sign that he’s anticipating a treat? Researchers from Emory University in Atlanta are trying to answer this question and ...