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Ever Wonder Why Dogs Tilt Their Heads?

You may have seen your own pet or other dogs tilt their heads from time to time. Dogs are said to be the best companion for humans among all the animals and dog owners vouch for that. It is amusing to watch them performing certain acts and some of their gestures are very cute. However, ...

Armin Auctor

Tan with black muzzle Labrador Mastiff mixed breed large dog, head tilt, outdoor adoption photo.

Lost Dog Found Herding Sheep on Idaho Farm

A farmer in Idaho was able to return a lost dog found herding sheep on his farm to worried owners who had gotten separated from him during a car accident. The 2-year-old dog, part red heeler and part border collie, had been traveling with his owners from Idaho to Washington state in their SUV. Mike ...

Armin Auctor

A group of sheep standing in tall grass at sunset.

Does Your Dog Respect You as a Pack Leader? Know the Signs

Most dog owners want a calm and assertive dog. But how do you get to that point? It is not something that happens overnight. The key is to keep the right energy with your dog and have your dog respect you as its pack leader. The first mistake you can make as a dog owner ...

Armin Auctor

A golden retriever.

Advantages and Drawbacks of Using a Dog Car Seat

Are you absolutely fond of your canine companion and want to ensure he/she stays in the best shape at all times? Then you should buy the right accessories for him/her. If you use your vehicle to travel to places and do not like to leave your beloved dog at home, it is prudent to invest ...

Armin Auctor

Two dogs in car seats.

Scientists Rediscover the Elusive Singing Dogs of New Guinea

The New Guinea singing dog is an animal that was thought to have been extinct in the wild for around 50 years. The 200 singing dogs that exist in zoos and conservation areas are descendants of the canines that were captured in the 1970s. However, a recent study has found that these dogs are alive ...

Nspirement Staff

New Guinea singing dog.

3 Lucky Animals Bring Good Fortune to the Family

In the past in China, especially in the countryside, it was common for extended families to live together. People were used to hearing the wise sayings of their elders. One saying is that “three lucky animals bring good fortune to the family.” Seeing 3 lucky animals that bring good fortune to the family 1. Magpies ...

Nspirement Staff

Pink blossoms on a tree in front of an Asian-style house.

Study of Ancient Dog DNA Traces Canine Diversity to the Ice Age

A global study of ancient dog DNA, led by scientists at the Francis Crick Institute, University of Oxford, University of Vienna, and archaeologists from more than 10 countries, presents evidence that there were different types of dogs more than 11,000 years ago in the period immediately following the Ice Age. In their study, published in ...

Troy Oakes

A black and white dog's face.

This Finnish Airport Is Using Dogs to Detect COVID-19

The Helsinki airport in the Finnish city of Vantaa recently began testing passengers for COVID-19 in a very unique way — by using dogs. The program is currently in the trial stage, with researchers hoping that it will provide a speedy, cheap way of COVID-19 testing. According to Anna Hielm-Björkman from the University of Helsinki, ...

Nspirement Staff

A dog standing in the Helsinki airport ready to sniff out the coronavirus.