Behavioral ecology confirms animal "friendships" are biologically real, defined as enduring preferential associations. Data from dogs and cross-species pairs proves these bonds are adaptive strategies, debunking the claim that non-human bonding is merely anthropomorphic projection.
Some Dogs Can Learn New Words by Eavesdropping on Their Owners— A new study reveals that dogs that have a unique talent for learning a vocabulary of toy names, can learn new names by overhearing their owners’ conversations
“Gifted word learner” dogs can pick up new words by overhearing their owners’ talk - EurekAlert! Science News Releases
Dogs Build Their Vocabularies Like Toddlers
Some Dogs Learn New Words Just Like Toddlers Do
Some dogs can learn new words by eavesdropping on their owners - EurekAlert!
Some dogs can learn new words by eavesdropping on their owners - EurekAlert! Science News Releases
We May Be Misreading Our Dogs' Emotions in Surprising Ways
New Tick-Borne Disease Discovered in Dogs May Pose a Risk to Humans
Dogs may make us more caring and sociable by changing our microbiome
A Massive Study Just Revealed a Surprising Effect of CBD on Dogs
Scientists discover hidden wolf DNA in most dogs
Scientists studied 47,000 dogs on CBD and found a surprising behavior shift
What is that dog taking? CBD supplements could make dogs less aggressive over time, study finds - EurekAlert!
Humans and dogs have migrated together for at least 10,000 years: A new study of ancient dog DNA shows that people and dogs traveled together across Eurasia for at least 10,000 years
The Dogs of 8,000 B.C. Were Amazingly Diverse
Ancient DNA shows dogs joined human migrations and trade - EurekAlert!
Why Cats, Dogs, and Even Whales Are Getting Human Diseases
“Mystery Molecules” Found in Dogs Could Help Humans Live Longer, Healthier Lives
Dogs Reportedly Seen Turning Bright Blue in The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone