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News-Studying Dog Emotion Beyond Expression

Studying Dog Emotion Beyond Expression

Peter F. Cook argues that dog emotion research should focus on physiology and affective neuroscience rather than relying only on human-like emotional expression.

News-ADHD-Like Behavior in Dogs New Insights

ADHD-Like Behavior in Dogs: New Insights

Dogs can exhibit ADHD-like symptoms including impulsivity, hyperactivity, and aggression. A 2024 review explores causes, comorbidities, and treatment strategies.

News-Dogs Use Shortcuts in Memory Tests

Dogs Use Shortcuts in Memory Tests

Research reveals that dogs often solve spatial working memory tasks using orientation and attention cues instead of true memory, raising questions on test design.

News-CBD Reduces Travel Stress in Dogs

CBD Reduces Travel Stress in Dogs

Research shows cannabidiol (CBD) treatment reduces stress signals like cortisol, whining, and lip licking in dogs during repeated car travel.

Coonhound Guide

The Complete Guide to Coonhounds

From the gentle Black and Tan to the spirited Treeing Walker, these dogs carry within them the independence of frontier life and the warmth of Southern hospitality.

News-Humans Fail to Smell Stress in Dogs

Humans Fail to Smell Stress in Dogs

A 2024 study shows humans are unable to detect stress in dogs through odor, highlighting asymmetry in dog–human olfactory communication.

Karelian Bear Dog Guide

The Complete Guide to Karelian Bear Dog

Did you know that in Japan, a small team of Karelian Bear Dogs reduced dangerous bear encounters from 255 incidents to just 4 in eleven years?

Borzoi Guide

The Complete Guide to Borzoi

Once known as the Russian Wolfhound until 1936, these magnificent sighthounds carry centuries of selective breeding in their graceful silhouette and aristocratic bearing.

Why Dogs Sniff Rear Ends

Why Dogs Sniff Rear Ends?

To attend to why dogs sniff rear ends, it is essential to recognize their sense of scent and their communication strategies.

Train a Deaf Dog

Train a Deaf Dog

When you first meet a deaf dog, you might notice something extraordinary—their eyes.

News-Breed Traits Shape Dogs’ Use of Human Cues

Breed Traits Shape Dogs’ Use of Human Cues

A 2009 study found that cooperative-worker breeds and brachycephalic dogs outperformed others in using human pointing cues, revealing genetic influences on cognition.

News-Behavior Problems Common in Japanese Pet Dogs

Behavior Problems Common in Japanese Pet Dogs

A 2019 survey revealed that most pet dogs in Japan displayed behavioral issues, with barking and pica among the most frequent, influenced by breed and household factors.

Treat Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Treat Separation Anxiety in Dogs

The couch cushions are shredded, there’s an accident by the door despite perfect house-training, and your neighbors mention they heard howling all afternoon.

News-Why Dog Cruciate Ligaments Tear More Easily

Why Dog Cruciate Ligaments Tear More Easily

A 2006 study found that canine cranial cruciate ligaments contain smaller collagen fibrils and more chondroitin sulfate, reducing tensile strength and stability.

Training Is Bonding Replaces Dominance Methods Worldwide

“Training Is Bonding” Replaces Dominance Methods Worldwide

Zoeta Dogsoul’s “training is bonding” philosophy is transforming global dog training by replacing outdated dominance-based approaches with neuroscience-backed methods focused on connection, emotional resonance, and interspecies communication.

News-Rethinking Dog Aggression Beyond Breed

Rethinking Dog Aggression Beyond Breed

Research challenges traditional views of dog aggression, suggesting that size, caretaker relationships, and culture are as important as genetics.

92% of Behavioral Dogs Improve Without Medication

92% of Behavioral Dogs Improve Without Medication

Groundbreaking data from Zoeta Dogsoul reveals that the vast majority of dogs with behavioural problems improve without medication, provided they receive 90–120 minutes of physical, mental, and emotional engagement daily.

News-Signals in Human-Dog Herding Communication

Signals in Human-Dog Herding Communication

Border collies use innate stalking postures while responding to shepherd whistles. Research highlights how acoustic structures shape effective interspecies teamwork.

News-Dog Genomics Challenges Breed Stereotypes

Dog Genomics Challenges Breed Stereotypes

A large-scale study published in Science reveals that breed is a poor predictor of dog behavior, with individual variation shaped by complex genetics and environment.

Maremma Sheepdog Guide

The Complete Guide to Maremma Sheepdog

Did you know that descriptions of white guardian dogs appear in ancient Roman texts by Columella, Varro, and Palladius? Your Maremma carries the genetic wisdom of centuries!

Australian Kelpie Guide

The Complete Guide to Australian Kelpie

Born from necessity in the harsh Australian landscape of the late 1800s, the Kelpie emerged when Scottish Collies met the demanding reality of managing massive sheep stations spanning thousands of acres.

News-Non-Invasive Cortisol Testing in Dogs

Non-Invasive Cortisol Testing in Dogs

A review of canine cortisol studies emphasizes non-invasive testing methods to improve accuracy and reduce stress, supporting better welfare standards.

The Complete Guide to Companion Dogs

The Complete Guide to Companion Dogs

Companion dogs represent something truly special in the animal kingdom – they’re the only species specifically evolved to read human emotions.

The Complete Guide to Guide Dogs

The Complete Guide to Guide Dogs

The bond between a guide dog and their handler transcends typical pet ownership, creating a working partnership built on mutual trust, communication, and an almost telepathic understanding.

The Complete Guide to Sporting Dogs

The Complete Guide to Sporting Dogs

Breeds that have evolved alongside humans for centuries, transforming from medieval hunting companions into today’s beloved family members and working partners.

News-Pet Life Drives Oxytocin Release in Dogs

Pet Life Drives Oxytocin Release in Dogs

Research comparing dogs and wolves shows that increased oxytocin during human interaction is linked to pet life experience rather than domestication history.

The Complete Guide to Herding Dogs

The Complete Guide to Herding Dogs

Herding dogs represent one of humanity’s most remarkable achievements in selective breeding, creating partners that can think independently while maintaining deep bonds with their human companions.

The Complete Guide to Hunting Dogs

The Complete Guide to Hunting Dogs

When you watch a pointer freeze mid-stride in a meadow, you’re observing the result of thousands of years of co-evolution between humans and dogs.

Guide to Saluki

The Complete Guide to Saluki

These elegant sighthounds, often called “living antiquities,” carry within their slender frames the stories of ancient civilizations, from the fertile valleys of Mesopotamia to the windswept deserts traveled by Bedouin nomads.

Guide to Barbet

The Complete Guide to Barbet

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to share your life with a dog that carries centuries of French heritage in their distinctive curly coat?

News-Behavioral Signs Can Predict Chronic Pain in Dogs

Behavioral Signs Can Predict Chronic Pain in Dogs

A 2024 study using the Animal Welfare Assessment Grid found that behavioral changes—such as increased fear, stress sensitivity, and reduced play—can be strong indicators of chronic pain in dogs, often appearing before physical symptoms like lameness.

Guide to Tibetan Spaniel

The Complete Guide to Tibetan Spaniel

The Tibetan Spaniel, a breed so revered that Buddhist monks believed these little sentinels could house the reincarnated souls of departed lamas.

Guide to Lhasa Apso

The Complete Guide to Lhasa Apso

These small but robust dogs (weighing just 12-18 pounds) combine fierce independence with unwavering loyalty, creating a unique personality that can surprise those expecting a typical lap dog.

Guide to Rat Terrier

The Complete Guide to Rat Terrier

The 1920s, and across American farmlands, a small but mighty dog is earning its keep by protecting grain stores, hunting vermin, and warming the hearts of farming families. This is the Rat Terrier!

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