Pets Help Us to Build Communities One Friend at a Time
Even indoor pets help us get to know other people, according to new research in four cities across the U.S. and Australia.
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Man’s Best—and Oldest—Friend
New research opens up the possibility that the bond between humans and dogs is much older than previously thought.
Do You and Your Dog Need Couples Counseling?
Humans may not be the only ones with attachment disorders.
Can We Blame Obesity on Mom and Dad? Consult the Dog
New research looks at intriguing parallels between human parenting styles and styles of pet ownership.
The Beethoven Effect: Movies Drive Our Preference for Different Dog Breeds
Recent research compared American Kennel Club registrations with the release date of 100 movies that have prominent dog characters.
How Did Pets and Farm Animals Get So Cute and Friendly?
Reductions in certain stem cells that account for requisite levels of fear and stress also code for cute morphologies.
Can’t Rent Me Love: One Woman’s Battle Against Pet Fads
Humans are hardwired to go jelly-kneed around creatures with kinderschema—infant traits like big eyes, big head, and small body. Can we resist it?
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.
A Tale of 2 Dog Shows
What America’s most prestigious dog show tells us about our relationship with our canine companions.