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If you’ve lived with cats, you’ve probably found yourself staring at them after they’ve toppled a plant or swept a mug off the table, thinking: “Why did you just do

Assistance dogs can be trained to accompany people with visual, hearing, motor or psychological impairments or disabilities. But some dogs are more suited to this task than others. US and UK researchers have created an innovative tool to help trainers spot them.

Many researchers have tried to develop reliable personality assessment tools for dogs.

<p>An experimental AI algorithm, self trained by mining 1000's of dog personality survey responses, shows promise as a tool to help dog trainers assess animals' aptitudes for various working roles. It may also help shelthers pair dogs with the right adoptive human parents, potentially reducing the number of animals returned to shelters or abandoned on streets. </p>

How to address separation anxiety in dogs.

Retrieving isnt just for dogs, but the emerging science of cat play cant fully explain the feline phenomenon.

Retrieving isn’t just for dogs, but the emerging science of cat play can’t fully explain the feline phenomenon

Canine separation anxiety can be a challenging behaviour issue to modify. In fact, it can be so difficult for dog owners that I authored an entire book on the subject. Successful rehabilitation requires a solid foundation of understanding and a comprehensive plan. Here’s what to do if your dog has separation anxiety. 

Research shows that canine companions can help with stress, allergies and even cardiovascular disease, in part by giving us a reason to focus on the future.

Jackie Shepard of San Francisco is urging other dog owners to be vigilant after her Himalayan Sheepdog Poodle mix ate human feces tained with opiods and marijuana.