Tag: Dogs
The science of happier dogs: 5 tips to help your canine friends live their best life
Science from a four-paw perspective can help us reconsider our everyday interactions with dogs and influence positive changes so we can live well, together.
Our dogs can terrify (and even kill) wildlife. Here’s how to be a responsible owner this summer
Being out in nature is beneficial for both us and our dogs – but we can’t forget about the wildlife that calls it home.
Do dog 'talking buttons' actually work? Does my dog understand me? Here's what the science says
There are simple explanations for what may seem like complex behaviours in dogs.
If humans disappeared, what would happen to our dogs?
If we weren’t here to shape, feed and care for our dogs – how might they change?
Did Australia's First Peoples domesticate dingoes? They certainly buried them with great care
There’s been a long-standing debate over whether dingoes started out wild or domesticated. One thing is clear – they had a close relationship with First Peoples.
Is it okay to kiss your pet? The risk of animal-borne diseases is small, but real
Animals, including the ones that live in our homes, can carry all kinds of illnesses. Most of the time it’s not a problem, but here’s what you should do to avoid getting sick.
An expert’s top 5 reasons why dogs can be considered exceptional animals
Dogs have rich emotional lives in which they can coexist with different species, and even forge bonds outside of their own species.
'Is the doggy angry?' Research hints children under 5 can easily confuse dog emotions
Children under 5 years old may easily mistake a dog showing teeth for one that’s giving them a “friendly smile”.