Mind
Can Dog Bite Prevention Actually Prevent Dog Bites?
Could dog bite prevention be as simple as adopting a new mindset?
Stories by Julie Hecht
The Sciences
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.
Mind
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...
Cognition
The Guilty Looking Companion
What really prompts the dog's "guilty" look?
Mind
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
Mind
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...
Mind
3 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.
Mind
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.
Mind
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...
Cognition
Why Some Dogs Hate Snow
They have good reason
Cognition
Why Do Dogs Love Snow?
Why is snow a Very Big Deal for some dogs?
Mind
We Surrender Our Dogs. Help Scientists Understand Why.
"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 [...]..
Mind
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...
Cognition
Why Do Dogs Roll Over During Play?
A dog rolling over during play is a playful combat tactic, not submission
Cognition
It's Not You It's Me: If a Dog Won't Play With You, It Could Be Your Fault
Do you use play signals when playing with dogs? (Hint: You should.)
Cognition
Studies Find Dogs Prefer New Toys, But You Can Make Old Toys New
It's time to stop buying dog toys
Mind
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.
Mind
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 [...]..
Cognition
Could Our Love of Dogs Obscure Their Most Important Parts?
Observing behavior can be part of loving dogs
Mind
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.
