Can science unlock the brain of my dog, who is both a bullyish rogue and an incredibly affectionate, sweet pet? Benito, my yellow Lab, was admitted to Harvard University last week — only it was for a ...

As dogs get older, changes in the brain start to affect how they think, remember, and respond to the world around them. This condition, known as canine cognitive decline or Cognitive Dysfunction ...

Your dog is clever, but are you giving that bright mind enough to do? Vets say the right toys can turn everyday play into powerful brain workouts that reduce stress and prevent boredom. From puzzles ...

Your dog’s brain is an amazing organ. Harvard University, which is tapping into the exciting field of canine neuroscience, claims that the average doggy brain is made up of about 2.2 billion cells ...

Aging impacts many things in dogs, including the way they process the world around them. Mental sharpness can fade gradually and manifest in the form of confusion, disrupted sleep, or less interest in ...

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A pioneering study investigating the brain activity of dogs during scent detection has unveiled crucial insights into their remarkable olfactory capabilities. Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have ...

Every dog owner knows the familiar sight of a bored dog — the shoe that has been chewed beyond recognition, the cushion that has been systematically dismembered, or the relentless, pleading eyes ...

On the afternoon of March 23, scores of dogs came cavorting across Carmel Beach, chasing one another, grabbing sticks, sniffing seaweed, and splashing in the surf as it surged upon the sand. To them, ...

Dogs have a special social relationship with humans that reveals itself in various ways. Of course, depending on the autobiography of a particular individual, his or her own relationship with humans ...

There is a large amount of behavioral evidence which suggests that dogs are quite good at reading human emotions (click here, here, or here for examples). However a new study extends our knowledge ...