Edinburgh dog owners most confident with training
Edinburgh dog owners are most confident with training, new research reveals.
Human stress leads dogs to make more pessimistic choices
Dogs experience emotional contagion from the smell of human stress, leading them to make more ‘pessimistic’ choices, new research finds.
Brits prioritise dogs over partners in the bedroom
Almost 80% of the nation’s pet owners share their bed with their dog, new research reveals.
Designer dog breeds ‘more prone’ to tick infestations
Designer dog breeds with curly coats are more susceptible to tick infestations, new research reveals.
Sleeping with dogs linked to poorer sleep
Sleeping in the same room as a dog could negatively affecting your sleep quality, new research reveals.
Social enrichment ‘protects’ dogs from dementia
Social enrichment can benefit for ageing dogs' brains, new research reveals.
Dogs understand words referring to favourite objects, research suggests
Dogs don't only understand commands, but will also understand words referring to their favourite objects, a new study shows.
Interacting with dogs ‘boosts’ brainwaves and relaxation
Playing and engaging in certain activities with dogs can significantly enhance brain waves linked to well-being, new research suggests.
Dog mums equate having a pet to bond with a child
Around 70% of female dog owners say they have such a deep bond with their pets that they liken it to the connection between a mother and child, new research reveals.
Dog owners don’t research breeds before buying
One in four dog owners spend two hours or less researching before they buy a dog, a new survey reveals.