My Dog Comes First: The Importance of Pets to Homeless Youth
Dogs and cats have both advantages and disadvantages for street-involved youth.
Can Dogs, Cats, and Cows Predict Earthquakes?
A study out of Japan earlier this year surveyed pet owners about strange behaviors demonstrated before the magnitude 9 earthquake in 2011.
Does Being Cruel to Animals as a Kid Predict Later Criminal Behavior?
The popular press often reminds us of the graduation hypothesis, but there's more to it than that.
Dog Training, Animal Welfare, and the Human-Canine Relationship
New research supports the idea that positive reinforcement is best for both animal welfare and strengthening our relationship with our pets.
What Do People Look for When Adopting a Dog?
A study of over 2,000 shelter animals investigates, with some surprising results, the physical and behavioral characteristics that help dogs find new homes.
What Does a Typical Animal Hoarder Look Like?
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.
Can Animal-Assisted Therapy Be Used to Help At-Risk Boys?
If existing behavioral programs aren’t working, can therapeutic sessions with a dog help kids who have problems at school?
Would You Be More Physically Active If You Got a Dog?
New research suggests it can make a difference.