August 2022 – DoggieUK9

August 31, 2022

The Nose Knows: Dogs Are Great Sniffers & Science Explains Why

By Doggieuk9
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/Tags: Science explains the power of a dog's nose

Science discovers a newfound nose-to-brain connection that helps to explain why smell and vision connect in a way never described before. A dog’s brain is wired for smell. Now, a new MRI map shows just how extensive that wiring is. Powerful nerve connections link the dog nose to wide swaths of…

August 27, 2022

Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 8/27/22

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog, Weekend Updates
/Tags: Magic Bowls, Some wonderful dog situations from Social Media, veggie dog food

Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…

August 25, 2022

National Dog Day – August 26th, 2022

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog, Weekend Updates
/Tags: International Dog Day, National Dog Day

National Dog Day is on August 26 and we are getting ready to celebrate all our furry friends in the best ways possible! Actually is is also now called International Dog Day. Can you believe that our furry friends have been with us for at least 14,000 years?…

August 24, 2022

Development of a ‘Quality of Life’ Measurement Scale for Dogs

By Doggieuk9
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/Tags: Development of a Quality of Life Scale for dogs

Wellbeing has become a major interest to dog owners, veterinarians, and a wide range of dog product and service providers. The increasing attention for the dog-owner relationship combined with advances in nutrition and veterinary care have made wellbeing a focal point for dog owners, veterinarians, and dog product…

August 20, 2022

Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 8/20/22

By Doggieuk9
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/Tags: 2022 Dog Surfing Competition, Bluey the popular cartoon dog, Cesar Millan the dog whisperer

August 17, 2022

Research Reveals Why Some Veterans With PTSD Improve More With Service Dogs

By Doggieuk9
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/Tags: Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD

The findings of a newly published study led by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine provides further evidence of the benefits of service dogs for veterans with PTSD and helps identify more specifically which dogs and human-animal interactions lead to the best outcomes. "The ultimate goal of our research is…

August 13, 2022

Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 8/13/22

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog, Weekend Updates
/Tags: Dog Cruises, Some wonderful dog situations from Social Media, Wag Brigade at San Francisco airport

August 10, 2022

Are Bubbles Safe For Dogs To Play With?

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog
/Tags: blowing bubbles for your dog

Why are dog bubble games such a great form of enrichment for your pet? Bubble games with dogs are a great way to get some exercise outside, and test out their skills. This is a simple game where the whole family can enjoy the patterns and colors of…

August 6, 2022

Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 8/6/22

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog, Weekend Updates
/Tags: Dogs can be deceptive, People - Dog look alike

August 3, 2022

Does your dog have social skills?

By Doggieuk9
/ Blog
/Tags: dogs connect and respond to owner's face

A study suggests that viewing the owner's face works as a positive social reinforcement for dogs. A team of researchers tested a group of dogs by presenting them with a two-way choice task: a video showing the owner's face next to a food reward and another video displaying…

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