Dogs have been our loyal companions for millennia, evolving alongside humans to develop irresistibly endearing features. While the mystery of “Who Let the Dogs Out!” remains unsolved, we have unearthed some remarkable facts about these beloved animals that might surprise even the most dedicated dog enthusiasts. Intriguing canine facts 1. The science behind wet noses ...
Dogs are important to a lot of humans, but what makes them so? Apart from being warm, soft, and capable of inspiring our unconditional love, there are a number of unique characteristics that set them apart from other animals. As a dog researcher, animal behavior consultant, and canophile (which means I love dogs), let me ...
Your dog’s loyalty is undeniably one of its most defining features. This loyalty can be overwhelming and humbling, and it is frequently cited as an example of what humans can learn from dogs. Do you know why they are so devoted to humans? Well, let’s examine the deeper aspects! Origin of dog’s devotion to humans ...
Dog behavior is extraordinarily flexible — this is why we can keep them in our homes and take them to cafes with us at the weekend. Nevertheless, there are ways in which evolution has not equipped dogs for the challenges of living in our world, and puppies must learn how to cope. Some of the ...
What do a little penguin, a baby rabbit, a black rat, and a Krefft’s glider have in common? They’ve all been presented to me (when dead) by my animal companions. Chances are, if you live with a cat or dog, you’ve also been brought something similar. So is it a gift, are they showing off, ...
Clancy is a Great Dane American Bulldog mix and only a young dog about 90cm tall with short white fur and a dark brown patch of hair covering one eye. My brother introduced me to Clancy in his backyard. I was a bit scared as I thought the breed of dog might be too aggressive. ...
Having a dog makes life more enjoyable for humans and canine companionship is excellent for senior citizens as well. However, as dog owners become older, they find it harder to care for their canine companions. People in their 70s and above cope with numerous health conditions and for them managing dogs can be taxing. Even ...
While not widely acknowledged, animal superpowers have been demonstrated in a variety of situations. It’s been shown that small animals, for example, not only have emotions like human beings, but also have superpowers which go beyond our human capabilities. Pets who know when their owners are coming home One such superpower is that of telepathy. ...
Ray Keith, a prison inmate from Atlanta, used positive training techniques to help a shelter dog named Rio to get adopted into his loving forever-home. Keith is a participant in Canine CellMates’ Beyond the Bars program, an innovative rehabilitative program. Since 2013, the group has welcomed inmates in the Fulton County Jail to participate in ...
The discovery of a 12-million-year-old dog fossil has placed yet another species on the growing list of discoveries. However, this dog, which lived in a time when the massive megalodon shark roamed in the oceans, would not have been man’s best friend. The new canine species has been named Cynarctus wangi, named after Xiaoming Wang, ...