Mind
Why Do Dogs Do That? 2 Ways to Find Out This Saturday
Get scientific about dogs, from the comfort of your pajamas
Stories by Julie Hecht
Mind
Some Dogs Wear a Costume Every Day
Piebald is everywhere, even when there is no pie.
The Sciences
Why to Keep Pennies Away from Dogs
The zinc in the coins can poison your pet
Wellness
That Dog Is Too Fat
Many dogs are overweight or obese, but their owners don’t seem to notice
The Sciences
15 Citizen Science Projects for Dog Lovers
You can help to advance studies of dog behavior
Mind
Why the World's Longest Treadmill Was Created for Wolves
With a giant treadmill, researchers explore questions of cooperation and domestication.
Mind
What Barks Say
Different sounds mean different things
Mind
Owners Often Miss Dogs' Fear Signals
The key is looking for multiple signs
The Sciences
Why Dogs Like People
The hormone oxytocin plays a role
Mind
Don't Be Fooled When a Dog Looks Guilty
Often that look is really meant to avoid scolding
The Sciences
Look to Yourself If a Dog Won't Play
You may be giving the wrong signals
The Sciences
What It Means When a Dog Rolls onto Its Back
The belly-up maneuver does not always signal submission
Cognition
Yes You Can Clone Your Dog, but Would You Want to?
Dog cloning hasn't turned out so great for dogs. Here's why
Mind
I Can Haz Danger? Dogs Show Social Referencing, What about Cats?
Do cats look to their owners for how to respond to new things
Mind
Dogs Look to People to Figure Out How to Respond to the Crazy Green Monster
When faced with ambiguity, dogs look to their owners for how to respond.
Mind
#IAmAScienceDiplomat Surrounded by Dogs
#IAmAScienceDiplomat, launched today, showcases the benefits of international science partnerships.
Mind
Can Dogs Finally Keep It Together This 4th of July?
Probably not. But the noise isn’t the whole problem.
The Sciences
Meet the Dog Research Group in Your Backyard
How to get your dog in canine science studies.
Mind
Mail Your Dog's Poop, for Citizen Science
Join an online, dog citizen science project today!
Mind
Tune Into #SPARCS2015: Get a Leg Up on the Latest Viral Dog Video
Starting tomorrow, join a three-day conference, June 19-21, on why dogs do what they do (and why we do what we do around them). Join live in Phoenix, AZ or watch the free, International live stream...
