Greg ScheplerWhy Dogs Love Belly Rubs, Cats Not So Muchhowstuffworks.com - Laurie L. DoveIf you are enjoying some quality time with a dog or a cat, odds are that a belly rub will come into play. But have you ever wondered about the …
Greg ScheplerDifferent Dog Breeds Have Different Brains, Scientists Findverified_publisherGizmodo - Ed CaraAs humans have gone, so have their canine companions. But a new study shows the subtle ways our long-lasting partnership has molded the noggins of …
Greg ScheplerYou’re probably petting your cat wrongverified_publisherPopular Science - Lauren Robin Finka/The ConversationScience reveals the purr-fect way. Many of us will have experienced that super friendly cat who seems to love being stroked one minute, only to bite or swipe at us the next. It might be easy at this point to blame it on the cat, but what’s likely happening here is that we’re just not stroking them …
Greg ScheplerDo Dogs Really Understand Language? Brain Scans Reveal Unexpected ResponseInverse - Sarah SloatA new study reveals what really happens when a dog hears "sit." We love to tell dogs what to do, but we rarely consider whether they understand what …
Greg ScheplerDogs Use 19 Referential Signals to Communicate With Humansverified_publisherNational Geographic - Elaina ZachosMost of the time, you can tell when your dog wants your attention. Fido might roll over in an attempt to get you to scratch him, or he might paw at your leg when begging for food. A new study published in the journal Animal Cognition shows our furry friends use a combination of at least 19 distinct …