People interested in “dog smarts” often wonder if dogs make and use tools; recently I received a few emails inquiring about tool use by domestic dogs. While there are very few observations of dogs ...

Researchers have developed a tool that can aid owners and veterinarians in assessing an elderly dog's frailty. The tool -- when coupled with simple assessments of body and muscle condition by the ...

Dogs often crave a sense of purpose when they’re spending time with us as we putter around the yard or garage. If you have a helpful hound who prefers to stay within a few steps of you at all times, ...

For many years I've received notes about dogs using various objects as tools. I've previously written about Melvin using a piece of rope to get another dog to play; Grendel fashioning a marrow bone as ...

Stress management workshops are a widely-used intervention to help people cope with the strains of life, but one therapeutic tool has been found to be much more effective - a dog. College students who ...

Some dog training apps feel like a chore. But Woofz doesn’t. That’s probably why it’s been catching the attention of so many ...

Alex Moyle looks at the history of the use of police dogs — and shows how law enforcement has used K9 units to inflict brutality and for propaganda purposes. IN 2016, veterinarian Dan Wentz started a ...

Regular grooming boosts your dog’s comfort and health, so its more than just appearance. There is something unique about pampering your dog at home they also feel special. But here’s the catch: ...

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a tool that can aid owners and veterinarians in assessing an elderly dog’s frailty. The tool – when coupled with simple assessments of ...