Extra Early Socialization for Puppies Makes a Big Difference

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Extra Early Socialization for Puppies Makes a Big Difference

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Research on a new program for socializing puppies in the nest finds it brings big benefits.Photo: Sarai...

Escaping Dogs: Some Fences Are Better Than Others

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Escaping Dogs: Some Fences Are Better Than Others

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A physical fence is more secure than an electronic fence, according to a study with important implications...

Why Do Dogs Play?

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Why Do Dogs Play?

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A new paper finds there are many reasons why dogs play – and play is not always a sign of good welfare.There’s...

Dogs Sleep Badly After a Stressful Experience

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Dogs Sleep Badly After a Stressful Experience

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Dogs fall asleep faster but get less deep sleep after a bad experience compared to after a good experience.Photo:...

Shelter Cats Like a Box to Hide In

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Shelter Cats Like a Box to Hide In

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Cats like somewhere to hide - and research shows a cardboard box can be the simple solution.How do we...

Can Dog Training Books Be Trusted?

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Can Dog Training Books Be Trusted?

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Researchers assessed five best-selling dog training books for scientific accuracy – and found big variations...