The Loss of a Dog and the Importance of Support
Research confirms that losing a pet dog is a stressful life event.
Research confirms that losing a pet dog is a stressful life event.
A new study finds that a dog might be just what the doctor ordered.
And is dog walking a good way to persuade people to get more exercise?
Is a better understanding of biology something your child can pick up from being around dogs and cats?
Spending time observing an aquarium leads to improvements in mood and reductions in heart rate.
A study looks at how Petfinder profiles influence adoption rates.
Even indoor pets help us get to know other people, according to new research in four cities across the U.S. and Australia.
The presence or absence of suitable receptacles for bags is not the whole picture.
Dogs and cats have both advantages and disadvantages for street-involved youth.
A study out of Japan earlier this year surveyed pet owners about strange behaviors demonstrated before the magnitude 9 earthquake in 2011.
The popular press often reminds us of the graduation hypothesis, but there's more to it than that.
New research supports the idea that positive reinforcement is best for both animal welfare and strengthening our relationship with our pets.
A study of over 2,000 shelter animals investigates, with some surprising results, the physical and behavioral characteristics that help dogs find new homes.
A new study involving more than 1,200 animals attempts to establish a profile of people who have so many pets that they're unable to care for them properly.
If existing behavioral programs aren’t working, can therapeutic sessions with a dog help kids who have problems at school?
New research suggests it can make a difference.