A blind dachshund puppy named Wren, once thought to be both deaf and blind, has gone viral after responding excitedly to her owner’s voice. The video has drawn attention to congenital conditions ...
In a series of previous essays, I summarized the five major senses dogs use to navigate their social and nonsocial worlds either singly or by combining them into what ethologists call composite ...
EVERETT, Wash. — Shelter life is stressful for a dog. The long hours cooped up can have negative impacts both mentally and physically, especially if a dog is there for an extended amount of time. This ...
While we are captivated by a vivid sunset and breathtaking views, dogs have their noses to the ground, reading the odour stories left behind by other dogs and animals. The pile of crinkling autumn ...
At the annual Ski California Safety Day in January 2024, an English Shepherd puppy named Ripp bounded from a five-foot deep hole in the snow at Lake Tahoe’s Northstar resort to grab his favorite ...
Source: Dale mcLelland / Used with Permission In addition to physical activity and enrichment, dogs and other animals need sensory enrichment that will allow them to use taste, touch, smell, sound, ...