Stories by Julie Hecht

Why growls matter for people and dogs

Scientific findings uncover what our best friends know, why they do what they do and how to keep them happy

What are dog farts made of? And can they be less stinky?

Companion animals have taken over social media, and these are the ones you should follow

An animal behavior expert’s new memoir explores recovery in two species

EEG study suggests sleep enhances learning 

“You like dogs? I like dogs too!” But what does that lead to?

Dogs are not tripped up by the Delboeuf illusion, but we are

Dogs inspire, educate and tickle our funny bones  

Companion dogs remind us that more is not always more

What’s behind a young dog’s gray muzzle? 

Nothing spooky here

Noses are a cavernous wealth of knowledge. Take a trip inside

Here are the ingredients

Dogs have great sniffers, but they’re not all the same

Does your dog really, truly understand you?

Young mammals need to eat, and there’s not one way to do it

Get em’ while they’re hot

A new look at the role of spray bottles in training

Researchers take a much needed look at salivary cortisol in dogs

Study finds these elective surgeries influence perceptions of dog personality

You point, (most) dogs follow. Who cares?
 

Cat training is on the rise, and it’s a good thing

Like Darwin going to the Galápagos, everywhere you look in animal shelters, there are questions to pose