A study published this week in the journal Frontiers in Zoology suggests that dogs choose to relieve themselves along a north-south axis in line with Earth’s magnetic field.… Read More »Dogs poop in line with Earth’s magnetic field
Summary The development and application of a scientifically based method of selective breeding for needed traits in detector dogs has enabled the Australian Customs and… Read More »Australian Customs & Border Protection Service – Detector Dog Program – A Case Study
Questions that have dogged humans for decades about the behaviour of their canine companions could soon be answered in Bendigo. Australia’s first dedicated dog behaviour… Read More »Australia’s first dedicated dog behaviour and cognition laboratory
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a device that allows people who are blind to monitor their guide dogs, in order to keep… Read More »New technology helps handlers monitor health, well-being of guide dogs
Naoto Matsumura is the last person living in Tomioka, Japan. The area was devastated after the disasters at the Fukushima power plant, causing almost all… Read More »Man Risks Radiation Poisoning to Save Fukushima’s Abandoned Animals
Baxter, a Golden Retriever from Glasgow used to be a regular, loveable house pet, but last month his status changed from normal dog to hero… Read More »Golden Retriever Saves Six-Year-Old Girl from Dying
Rolf and Vyrna are the proud owners of Jihu, the 2nd assistance dog to be placed in a Melbourne home in October. Vyrna recently reported that “all… Read More »Jihu injects a lot of positivity in our lives!
Even for us humans, the Australian summer can be unbearable – especially when temperatures soar over 35 degrees. Air conditioners are a necessity, cold drinks… Read More »Caring for Dogs over the Summer Months
Animals that have served, and continue to serve, Australia in war and in peace have been honoured at the Caloundra RSL. The RSL branch was… Read More »RSL recognises Animals who’ve served Australia
In order to get the most out of the dog-person relationship, people must have a basic grasp of how dogs think & communicate and a… Read More »Canine Psychology & Behavior Resources