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The wolf in our dogs. — Learning from Dogs
Study reveals the wolf within your pet dog The wolf in our dogs. — Learning from Dogs
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The Art and Science of Pet Behavior: They’re Not People | San Diego Humane Society
Maybe when you were little, your parents said to you, “Will you please just behave?” They were talking about your socialization. Socialization is a big word, and when applied to cats an… Source: The Art and Science of Pet Behavior: They’re Not People | San Diego Humane Society
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Lab dog to lap dog: Research animals get new lease on life
Eight states have passed laws requiring research institutions to offer healthy dogs and cats up for adoption, rather than killing them. Source: Lab dog to lap dog: Research animals get new lease on life
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Why scientists are teaching AI to think like a dog
Robotic canines could assist elderly people and those with disabilities. Source: Why scientists are teaching AI to think like a dog
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Owning A Dog Leads To More Walking And Exercise For Older Adults : Shots – Health News : NPR
Dog owners often say the best thing about dogs is their unconditional love.But new research suggests there’s another benefit, too. Dog owners walk more. Source: Owning A Dog Leads To More Walking And Exercise For Older Adults : Shots – Health News : NPR
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A Photographer’s Tips on Traveling with Your Husky Dog – Sunset
Nature photographer Morgan Lee Alain has logged thousands of miles shooting the West’s untouched wilderness. Her travel companion? A husky-wolf mix named Luna Source: A Photographer’s Tips on Traveling with Your Husky Dog – Sunset
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More people are adopting old dogs — really old dogs – The Washington Post
One organization says it envisions “a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid.” Source: More people are adopting old dogs — really old dogs – The Washington Post
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Westminster Dog Show: Rumor The German Shepherd Takes Best In Show : NPR
Great to see this breed win again, for only the 2nd time.. maybe “popular” dogs are coming back into championship prominence over the “exotic” breeding champions of recent years.. grand win, go Rumor! There some related links under the main post… Rumor the German shepherd, named for the Grammy-winning singer’s “Rumor Has It,” was named…
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How do dogs’ genes affect their behavior? Your pet could help scientists find out. – The Washington Post
Large samples of dog DNA and behavioral information are hard to come by, so two research projects are asking “citizen scientists” to collect it from their pets. “We know a lot more about the bodies of our dogs and how they can break down, more than what we know about their brains and behavior,” Hare…
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15,000 Years Ago, Probably in Asia, the Dog Was Born – The New York Times
The DNA analysis of a large and diverse group of dogs led researchers to determine that the most recent common ancestors of today’s dogs lived in Central Asia. Source: 15,000 Years Ago, Probably in Asia, the Dog Was Born – The New York Times
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Man who lost his beloved pets in a house fire gets a new best friend for Christmas
Man who lost his beloved pets in a house fire gets a new best friend for Christmas.
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Aging in Dogs – Companions Teach Us to Age Better – AARP
“The dog is old.” “Age snuck up on him. Maybe this will happen to me, too, if I’m lucky. Maybe it already has. But what human has the genes and the luck and the sheer savoir faire to disguise the years as well as this amazing specimen of canine charisma does?” “His teeth are bright.…
