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Petting and walking shelter dogs.
Humane

Is Petting the Key to Helping Shelter Dogs Cope?

By Karen B. London, PhD
social fears
News & Insights

What Scares Dogs, and Why?

By Karen B. London, PhD
Health Care

The Importance of Genetics in Leading Orthopedic Problem in Dogs

By Claudia Kawczynska
Dogs could be an important sentinel species for the long-term health effects of environmental chemicals, research shows.
News & Insights

Dog Tags Could Monitor Our Chemical Exposure

By Tracey Peake
heavy mixed breed dog
DogPatch

Big Dogs Face More Joint Problems if Neutered Early

By Amy Quinton
dogs at home study
DogPatch

Calling All Dog Parents: Science Needs Your Help

By Tracy Krulik, CTC, CSAT
would your dog rescue you?
Training & Behavior

Would Your Dog Rescue You?

By Karen B. London, PhD
snake bite on dog vs cat
Health Care

Snakebites: Why Cats Have More Lives Than Dogs

By Dominic Jarvis
Covid-19 Detection Dogs in Training
Dogs at Work

Detection Dogs in Training to Sniff Out Covid-19

By Susan Tasaki
Science & History

Border Collie Has Large Toy Vocabulary

By Karen B. London, PhD