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And how companies can let dogs in without scaring off any humans.
Male (left) and female Heterodoxus spiniger from Borneo.
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Reconsidering an old ecological conundrum comes up with a new perspective on migration, contact and trade in the Australia and Asia-Pacific region.
Clara, keen as ever for some well-deserved attention.
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It can be tough to train a dog – but mainly because humans are even more prone to distraction and inconsistency than our canine companions. Wearable technology might help us be a bit more consistent.
When a game of fetch can harm: leptospirosis can be transmitted to dogs (and humans) from stagnant water contaminated with rat urine.
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Leptospirosis is spread by rats and other rodents, potentially killing dogs and humans. But we can protect ourselves and our pets.
Dingo puppers. A small levy on dog costs could help create more ethical management of dingoes.
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A small surcharge on dog food could massively improve conservation for Australia’s native dingos and wild dogs.
Dog attacks are often complicated, with many factors.
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Humans and dogs have lived together for thousands of years, but we may be forgetting how to co-exist peacefully.
Dogs often react with great fear to July 4th celebrations. Border collies such as this dog are especially sensitive to loud noises.
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Millions of Americans love the fireworks on July 4, but millions of dogs will tremble in fear. A vet explains the causes and solutions to this doggie dilemma.
What a good boy.
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Having different coloured eyes is quite unusual, but it happens in many species throughout the animal kingdom.
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Parents want their children to be kind to animals, but a hug looks very different to a frightened dog.
Don’t worry the puppy.
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We know that failing to provide basic care like food and shelter is cruel, but we often overlook how disregarding the mental lives of our pets can also negatively impact their welfare.
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If you’re having a bad month, your dog probably is too.
Dogs can connect neighbors, but in multicultural areas they can also reinforce racial barriers.
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American cities are getting more diverse, but neighbors of different races don’t necessarily socialize with each other. A sociologist in North Carolina discovered one surprising reason why.
A Wire Fox Terrier named King is trotted out before being named Best in Show on the second night of the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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A global research effort is targeting inherited disorders in dogs.
Give the Good Boy a pat.
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There’s a big difference between rehoming and abandonment.
Pounds and shelters are not happy places for dogs to stay in for a long time, though. So everyone tries to find an unwanted dog a new home as quickly as possible.
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Different councils and different rescue organisations can have different rules about how long they can keep animals.
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The institution of pet-keeping is fundamentally unjust as it involves the manipulation of animals’ bodies, behaviours and emotional lives.
Don’t do these doggie-doo don'ts.
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Don’t believe what you read on the label: ‘biodegradable’ bags might not break down in landfill.
Dogs get all the love.
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Pet owners spend a lot more on dogs than cats, and new research suggests it has a lot to do with how differently canines and felines behave.
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School ‘well-being dogs’ could help to reduce stress and make children happier.
The results of a new animal cruelty study are clear. People view fighting animal cruelty as a public responsibility and want crimes against animals to be taken more seriously.
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A new study examines how to best enforce and prevent animal abuse, including through a dedicated anti-cruelty policing unit.