A recently published study shows that rewarding dogs with praise and petting helps them learn more efficiently. Researchers from the Department of Ethology at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University investigated the relationships among emotions, learning and sleep. Their results shed light on how learning style and sleep affect dogs'…
June 15, 2024
Most Popular U.S. Dog Breeds by City
By far, dogs are the most popular pets in the U.S., with pooches found in 65.1 million households, according to a survey by the American Pet Products Association. But some dog breeds can be found in more homes than others – and the most popular breeds vary by…
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, published the new guidance in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science. It adds to research started in 2013 that indicated neutering golden retrievers too early increases the risk of certain joint disorders and cancers. And now, more breeds have been added…
Welcome to the June 2024. Summer is only 3 weeks away and springtime has been spectacular. There are many reasons to celebrate outdoors and enjoy our furry friends and family. Let’s continue to make this year their best one yet! June Pet Holidays & US Holidays Month &…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tightening the leash on dog importation with new rules going into effect this summer in an effort to prevent rabies. Beginning August 1, 2024. anyone wanting to bring a dog into the United States will have to prove it…
Welcome to the May 2024. Springtime is in the process of evolving into summer and there are so many reasons to celebrate outdoors and enjoy our furry friends and family. Let’s continue to make this year their best one yet! May Pet Holidays & US Holidays Month &…
So what do veterinarians have to say about this daily ritual that seems to consumes so much of our canine's time when 'going for a walk?' Is it important? It sure seems to be. What is the purpose? Sniff...... Sniff! Veterinarians such as Dr Whitney Miller of Petco…
March 30, 2024
Scientists Still Not Always Sure Why Dogs Wag Their Tails
Much is known about what some tail wags mean in our canine friends and family, but a lot still remains unknown about this common behavior. Most people recognize a dog wagging his/her tail as a gesture of being happy. However, this might not always be true and scientists…
March 23, 2024
Need to Reduce Stress? Spend Some Time With a Dog!
Interacting with Dogs Boosts Brain Waves and Reduces Stress Latest science shows EEG scans reveal specific changes in brain activity while petting, walking, and playing with a dog. According to a study published March 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, spending quality time with dogs reduces stress…