1. Dogs empathize with human pain Goldsmiths College released a study that showed more dogs will approach someone who’s crying or in distress than someone… Read More »20 Reasons You Absolutely Need A Dog In Your Life!
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) programs help humans overcome, or at least cope with, health problems (both physical and emotional). Dr. Boris Levinson, a US child psychologist,… Read More »What is Animal Assisted Therapy?
Fay Karamanakis tells the story of her beloved Labrador-cross Blackie, who was shot dead six hours after saving her family’s life by a police officer.… Read More »In Memory of Blackie
Not only can dogs sense the earth’s magnetic field, but they can actually use it to orient their bodies when they relieve themselves, according to… Read More »Dogs can accurately sense Earth’s magnetic field
Of the many roles played by dogs, they can now add conservation to their résumé. Also known as “sniffer dogs,” their talents are rooted in… Read More »Dogs lend their Paws to the Wildlife Conservation Effort
The end of semester can be a tough time, with students feeling the crunch of big assignments and cramming for exams. Add to it the… Read More »Universities introduce “puppy breaks” for students
Medical Detection Dogs given permission to launch world’s first breast cancer detection trial. The charity, which recently won the support of the Duchess of Cornwall,… Read More »Dogs take centre stage in pioneering cancer trial
The moving true story of a Golden Retriever named Henry who was adopted into a family with a severely Autistic boy named Dale. The Autism… Read More »Dog helps boy unlock his Autism – a friend Like Henry
Most kids want cake and a huge pile of gifts for their big day. But Ethan isn’t like most kids. Turning nine he decided that for… Read More »9 year old raises funds to save shelter dogs lives
Many Australians love to travel and many of these love to have their dogs accompany them. Why leave that very important member of the family… Read More »Taking or leaving your dog on holiday?