A study conducted by lead scientist Dr. Christoph Völter and colleagues at the University of Vienna, came to the conclusion that dogs might have a… Read More »Dogs act as if they understand certain human intentions (‘theory of mind’)
Should there be a dog licensing (registration) scheme in the UK (or any other country)? Mark Piggott writing in The Times today January 17, 2023… Read More »Should dogs be licensed?
There are a plethora of dog DNA tests available on Amazon. Far more than there are for cats. Cats get a bad deal so often.… Read More »Home DNA testing on dogs allows purchasers to get their money back
Today, news media discusses if and when it is too cold to walk your dog. The weather is very cold at the moment in the… Read More »4 good dog coats for Christmas (infographic)
NEWS AND COMMENT-UK: Scruff is a border collie, a dog breed known for intelligence. He is using his intelligence to make the environment where he… Read More »“Scruff” the eco-dog fetches plastic bottles for recycling
Particularly when it comes to being given food, dogs can identify human competence. What the scientists who carried out the study mean is that dogs… Read More »Dogs can identify human competence
It seems to be settled that dogs should be fed at least two meals daily about 12 hours apart. Dr. Desmond Morris, the renowned zoologist… Read More »How often do dogs feed?
This is about the attitude of shelter staff and therefore, going one step back, it is about how shelter managers select and hire shelter staff… Read More »Shelter staff bragged about taking surrender fee and killing dogs
Dog owners are more likely to anthropomorphise their pets than cat owners according to a study as long ago as 1968. This is hardly surprising… Read More »Is this how you see your dog?
In the first case of its kind, scientists have reported on a couple living on Staten Island, New York City, who gave their dog monkeypox… Read More »Dog owner gives monkeypox to their dog
NEWS AND COMMENT: Kim Jong-un is known for his cruel ruthlessness and in my view, he is deliberately and consciously brutally cruel to anybody who… Read More »Kim Jong-un fed his uncle’s body to a pack of starving dogs
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing have come to the conclusion that right-sided tail wagging in dogs is a sign of contentment.… Read More »Right-sided dog tail wagging is a sign of contentment
Nathan Winograd, described by The Bark as “The voice of America’s displaced pets and the conscience of the animal sheltering industry”, tells me in a… Read More »Study shows shelter dogs with “black” or “Hispanic” names are less likely to be adopted
NEWS AND COMMENT-WESTMINSTER MAGISTRATES’ COURT, UK: Kevin Spacey was granted unconditional bail yesterday over sexual assault charges after Westminster magistrates’ court was told by his… Read More »Kevin Spacey granted bail to look after his dog Boston and family
Mother of two, Ivana, had lost her purse. It had vanished and she was at a loss as to who the culprit was. She then… Read More »Bichon Frise ‘steals’ owner’s purse and swallows 20 coins
What can you say!? Mayhem, is what I said in the title. It is a form of mayhem because the woman lost control of her… Read More »Mayhem! Keep your dog on a leash or this may happen!
NEWS AND COMMENT-UK: During Covid market forces pushed up dog prices significantly. More people wanted to adopt a dog and the supply wasn’t there until… Read More »Post-pandemic dog prices have fallen in the UK
The picture shows a bunch of dogs in the train carriage, free of their carrier, as they enjoyed special treatment on Saturday on a pet-friendly… Read More »Dogs allowed out of their carrier on a pet-friendly bullet train on Saturday
There are 67 counties in Florida and each one has different leash laws 😎. I don’t have the patience or the time to go through… Read More »Do dogs have to be on a leash in Florida, USA?
On my experience of walking through Richmond Park, near London, dogs are positively enthralled about jumping into ponds and then coming out and shaking themselves… Read More »Dogs jumping into ponds can be killed by blue-green algae