Dogs Are Always Good: Study Finds Owner's Personality Determines Canine Training Success

Medicine & Technology Feb 01, 2021

New research suggests that the owner's characteristics and behavior heavily influence canine training's failure or success.

Why Do Dogs Love to Lick Us?

Jan 14, 2021

Experts theorize why dogs love to lick us especially when coming home.

Newly-Adopted Rescue Dog Mauls 84-Year-Old Owner to Death

Sep 01, 2020

A woman in Florida was mauled to death by their newly-adopted dog, while her son was hospitalized due to serious injuries, local officials report.

Retired Military Dog Set to Receive Dickin Medal

Aug 31, 2020

Kuno, the Belgian Malinois who has completed two Afghanistan tours, is set to receive the prestigious Dickin Medal—the animals' Victoria Cross—for his heroic service.

Loyal Dog Waits for Owner Who Died of COVID-19 for three Months at Wuhan Hospital

May 27, 2020

A seven-year-old male mongrel has been waiting for his owner after the latter was hospitalized at Wuhan Taikang Hospital in Hubei Province due to COVID-19.

Truly man's best friend: How dogs can make you live longer

Oct 11, 2019

Two recent studies have shown that recovery from heart attacks and strokes is much more prevalent in dog owners.

Four-Legged “Seizure Sniffers” Provide Protection and Comfort for their Owners

May 21, 2015

Dogs have been man's companion for thousands of years. First domesticated by our hunter/gatherer ancestors over 18,000 years ago, they have been part of our culture ever since, providing protection from predators, warning us of danger, and most of all, serving as loving companions. So the fact that they may offer some assistance to those with seizure disorders should come as no surprise. It's how they assist their owners that is truly remarkable.