Domestic dogs did not just earn becoming a man's best friend, but they were born to be one. A study found that dogs had attributed some 'human-like' social skills even in a young age. Researchers discovered that as young as a two-month-old puppy can already understand humans and follow their cues such as pointing at objects, but communicating back is something they can still develop later at life.
May 20, 2021 05:39 PM EDT
Owning a pet completes one s household for a reason, almost the same reason as others has, companionship. Pets provide a sense of comfort and entertainment, reduce stress, and help cope with anxiety, for most people. Study suggests this is not only the case, pets also support their little humans at bedtime.
While it is your pet s nature to cheer you up on daylights, study suggests they are also excellent bed-sharers on nighttime.
Researchers from Concordia University in Montreal analyzed pet and human co-sleeping effects and how sharing a bed with pets improves sleep quality for children, taken in both subjective and objective assessment modality. Yes, for children, specifically 11 to 17 years old.
May 14, 2021 08:59 AM EDT
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Labour s Shadow Environment Secretary Sue Hayman poses with an injured dog as she visits RSPCA s Harmsworth Memorial Animal Hospital on February 14, 2018 in London, England. The Labour Party has announced a series of new animal welfare policies, including a ban on live animal exports for slaughter, an end to the badger cull and a new legal right for residential tenants to keep pets.
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Can UK laws legislate compassion for animals?
The report is called Action for Animals and it will provide research and data that will drive policies enforcing better treatment of animals in the UK (while also contributing to the efforts of conservationists worldwide).
May 06, 2021 07:00 AM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Two Chihuahua (Long Coat) dogs rehearse moves with their owners on day three of the Cruft s dog show at the NEC Arena on March 10, 2018 in Birmingham, England. The annual four-day event sees around 22,000 pedigree dogs visit the centre, before the Best in Show is awarded on the final day.
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Most people have an aggressive dog story. However, some of these can be a bit stranger than most (especially when the aggressor in question is a small breed).
However, a new study from Finland shows that a link between size and aggression may not be anecdotal, and that the Napoleon complex certainly applies even to cuties like little toy poodles.