Dr. Adam Christman’s four Dachshunds turn present-opening into a competitive, sensory event in a decorated suburban New Jersey home, illustrating how unwrapping satisfies a dog’s instinct to dig and uncover. Read On…
An analysis of 47,355 dogs in the Dog Aging Project found that canines receiving CBD or hemp supplements were initially more aggressive than non-users but showed declines in aggression over time, researchers report. Read On…
Brian Manning, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with Canine Behavioral Services Inc., says social facilitation — guided exposure to calm dogs — can reshape the emotional outlook of reactive dogs and reduce fear-driven behavior. Read On…
A Business Insider guide examines recordable pet buttons designed to help dogs communicate, with experts warning that abstract concepts are harder to teach and that training speed varies by experience. Read On…
Pet owners have noticed dogs moving slowly and appearing glassy-eyed under Christmas trees. Veterinarians and trainers say the behavior — often called trancing — is common around low-hanging branches and usually not a medical emergency. Read On…
A series of items published by the Iowa Park Leader between Dec. 24 and Dec. 26, 2025, reviews common veterinary reasons a dog might refuse to enter a home each evening and outlines approaches veterinarians recommend. Read On…
A University of Bristol study led by Dr. Zoe Parr-Cortes tested 18 dogs in 2024 and found that human stress and relaxation odors influence canine behaviour, with stress scents making dogs less willing to take a perceived risk. Read On…
Teresa McDonagh died after an attack by two dogs in Ireland. The Irish Kennel Club expressed shock and urged a review of dog control legislation while Veterinary Ireland and the DSPCA backed education and legislative reform. Read On…
The Royal Veterinary College has produced a set of recommendations to make canine health and welfare research in the UK more effective, urging simpler grant applications, better collaboration between funders and institutions, and a focus on work that yields direct welfare benefits for dogs. Read On…
Founded in February 2025 and based in Miami, Iron Paws markets a veterinarian-formulated, human-grade superfood powder designed to support canine health and longevity. Read On…