Tags: Companion dogs

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

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 02.01.2021 02:40 AM

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?

01.14.2021 21:07 PM

Experts theorize why dogs love to lick us especially when coming home. Although there is no definite reason why dogs love to lick us, experts have some theories.

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

09.01.2020 07:10 AM

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 | How Does Positive Training for Dogs Work Anyway?

08.31.2020 01:24 AM

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

05.27.2020 05:55 AM

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

10.11.2019 07:09 AM

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

05.21.2015 14:20 PM

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.

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