This Dog Bite "Fact" Could Get You In Trouble
Are some dogs safe while others are not? A recent study finds this common belief is not spot on.
Stories by Julie Hecht
Really, Canine Science is Open Access
I've noticed a trend. Not everyone wants someone else's interpretation of the latest canine science study. "I want to see the study's methods myself, how the research was done, and who the subjects were before drawing any conclusions," I see time and again on Facebook...
The Guilty Looking Companion
Live with a dog, and you've probably met the "guilty look." It all happens so fast — you come home, the plants are knocked over, soil is tracked all over the floor, and there's the dog, frozen, averting gaze, and tail thumping...
Is the Gaze from Those Big Puppy Eyes the Look of Your Doggie's Love?
Research finds that sustained eye contact between a dog and its owner causes oxytocin to spike in both—but not so in wolves. What it means remains to be seen
What You Don't Know About Your Dog's Nostrils
Nostrils. Your dog has them. Two of them actually. And you don't give them any attention, do you? Sure, you might take your dog to the vet when you see gunk coming out of them, but on any given ho-hum day, you're not giving your dog's nostrils a second thought...
Three Reasons Not to Leave a Dead Body on the Carpet
“So many places to hide a dead body.” That's what my mom remembers thinking on her first drive cross country during honeymoon number one.
Dog of the Dead: The Science of Canine Cadaver Detection
There are many reasons to seek help from a dog trainer, and Cat Warren confronted almost all of them when a new puppy came barreling into her life.
This Month, Step Inside the Dog's Nose
Even from a block away, I could tell the dog was having a Best Day Ever moment. The dog walked with the bounce of newly melted snow, birds chirp-chirping, and a warm breeze pouring new smells from the street’s nooks and crannies...
Why Some Dogs Hate Snow
They have good reason
Why Do Dogs Love Snow?
Why is snow a Very Big Deal for some dogs?
Why Do People Sometimes Give Up Their Dogs?
"We would love to tell you that every dog can flourish in every home, but the truth is that, no matter what you do, sometimes a dog and family are not a good fit." ~ Patricia McConnell and Karen London, Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home My first dog [...]..
Do Dog Athletes Get Dog Injuries?
My inbox has changed in the last few years. I still receive work, friend, and family emails, but I increasingly receive dog product and promotional emails, which I've learned to delete as quickly as possible...
A Dog Rolling Over During Play Is a Combat Tactic, Not Submission
I've got the `dog play' bug, arguably one of the better winter bugs to have. I recently covered which toys dogs prefer (the answer: new ones, although old ones can be reinvigorated), as well as the unfortunate finding that when a dog's not "playing right," it could be you, not them...
It's Not You It's Me: If a Dog Won't Play With You, It Could Be Your Fault
You've probably heard the expression, Life Is Short: Play With A Dog. "Okay!" you think. "I'll do it!" After all, dogs play together until they are gray in the face.
Studies Find Dogs Prefer New Toys, But You Can Make Old Toys New
Despite their individual differences, dogs as a species still have overarching `dog like' attributes. If you live with a dog, you might have reflected on a particular doggie characteristic this holiday season without even realizing it...
28 Santa-Approved Dog Science Articles
Can't believe so-and-so said that in front of everyone? Is it time for a break from members of your own species? The dogs are here to help.
Why Dogs Hump, Brought to Life In a Way You Can’t Unsee
I've been writing about dog humping for years. Jon Stewart mentioned my first piece, "H*mping: Why Do They Do It?" on air. Fine, it could have had something to do with the dog-friendly workplace at “The Daily Show” being featured in that issue of The Bark magazine, but for some reason, my humping article grabbed [...]..
Could Our Love of Dogs Obscure Their Most Important Parts?
Ask me about my childhood dog Brandy, and I hope you have at least an hour to spare. The story of how she came into my life (told here) is entertaining enough (and to hold your attention, I would play up the parts about the mother-daughter conflict that preceded visiting the shelter, as well as [...]..
What Did Your Dog Just Say? Researchers Want to Know
The Beagle stopped dead in his tracks. It. Was. Coming. As the fire truck neared, the Beagle held his stance, put his head back, and out came a long, deep howl.
Oh the cuteness. Why do dogs sneeze?
A picture of a dog mid-sneeze is delightful. Twenty-seven dogs caught mid-sneeze is icing on the cake. It is impossible not to smile as you scroll through these dogs, squinting and contorting just like we do...
