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Art & Music

Japan’s Artful Dogs

Guardians, companions, zodiac animal—canines are a constant in Japanese culture.
By Susan Tasaki
Sheila Bridges’ dog-centric room included painted murals inspired by her daily dog walks in Central Park, a dog bathing nook and an array of canine-themed portraits, photographs and mementos.
Art & Music

Interior Designer, Sheila Bridges’ Dog-Themed Decor

Q&A with interior design legend
By Cameron Woo
Ice standing guard, from “Ice on the Water,” Episode 103 -- Courtesy of Netflix
Bark Editors

Dogs is a Bingeworthy Watch on Netflix

By Claudia Kawczynska
Stories & Lit

Settling

In Their Voices
By Mary Jane Seibert
dog memes
Humor

Dog Posts On Social Media

They make it fun to stay connected
By Karen B. London, PhD
Photo by MagMos
Humor

The Affliction

By Lesley Gibson
Science & History

Genetic Influence on Dog Ownership

Swedish twin study finds a connection
By Karen B. London, PhD
becoming a dog person
Stories & Lit

Becoming a Dog Person

By Rachel Lyons
Science & History

Dominance Assessments of Dogs By Guardians

Study finds match with valid scientific markers
By Karen B. London, PhD
dogs play
Humor

Dogs In Spoof of College Scandal

Just for laughs—Bailey the Yellow Lab at Stanford
By Karen B. London, PhD
DogPatch

How Dogs' Names Have Changed Through History

By Kelly Villa
Art & Music

Tilda Swinton Directs Dogs In Film

It appears in opera exhibition in New York
By Karen B. London, PhD
automated pup petting contraption
DogPatch

The Automatic Dog Petting Machine

By The Bark Editors
dog and man
Science & History

Contaminants Affect Fertility in Dogs and Men

Different species, same problem
By Karen B. London, PhD
Science & History

Canid Sociality Seen In Their Eyes

Wolves communicate more by gazing than less social species
By Karen B. London, PhD
dog on stairs
Science & History

Inhibitory Control In Dogs

Training enhances this ability
By Karen B. London, PhD
Photographs courtesy of Kerry Quinn
Humor

My Dog Is My Boyfriend?!

Musings on a close relationship.
By Kerry Quinn
Science & History

Pet Behaviour Science Conference

New dog research abundant and accessible
By Karen B. London, PhD
Lessons from Lucy
DogPatch

Seven Lessons From the Dog on How to Live Your Best Life

Dave Barry Tells All in His New Book, Lessons From Lucy
By Michael W. Michelsen Jr
Brothers Cody, age 7 (top), and Brodie, age 9 (middle), with Gypsy, May 1995.
Stories & Lit

Gypsy: A Boyhood’s Best Dog Pal

By Brodie Lowe