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A closer look at Canada’s hit TV show, ‘Hudson & Rex’, invites us to think differently about animals’ minds, work and contributions to our shared communities.
A dog psychologist looks at the presidential candidates’ relationships with dogs.
Trained service dogs are fundamentally different from emotional support animals – and certification could make sure the public understands the difference.
Our evolutionary need to protect cute things is why we fall for the Pooch Perfect doggy make-overs.
Dogs dying on flights in hot weather might be the canary in the coal mine on climate change. Pet owners should consider how climate change will change our relationship with our pets.
Taking a walk in a puppy’s paws can help us understand humankind’s best friend.
Negro Matapacos became famous in Chile in 2011 for joining student protests. His image has now popped up around the world.
Beloved family pets have all the qualities we need in the next generation of puppies, so maybe you shouldn’t rush to desex them all right away.
Trump’s recent comments echo a troubled history of the use of dogs against people of color, as well as pejorative depictions of people of color as animals.
Dogs’ lives have monetary value, and several researchers recently measured it. Their method shows how research and funding decisions can be made. Just don’t tell Bowser he’s worth only $10,000.
Your pup may be older than you think. Another reason to let sleeping dogs lie.
Animals don’t just need enough space to live – they need the right kind of space, too. An animal welfare lawyer defends our pets’ ‘right of place.’
During an emergency it’s vital you know what your animals need, where you can take them and what your local rules are. Fortunately, there are plans in place and guidelines to help.
The rapturous stories of the heroism and sacrifice of specially trained military and police dogs should not obfuscate the history of their ugly deployment against racialized peoples.
Cuddles and slobbery kisses, meeting other dog owners in the park and a general lift in mood all likely help new dog owners feel less lonely, our new study suggests.
If artificial intelligence can amaze us with its prowess, there are many areas where it falls flat when compared to human and animal intelligence.
Cats have lived around dogs for tens of thousands of years. So using dingoes to control feral cats will not protect our wildlife.
Pet theft can devastate families and cause animals significant distress – the law needs to change.
And how companies can let dogs in without scaring off any humans.
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Adelaide University
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Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Research Fellow, Animal Welfare Science Centre, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Scotland's Rural College
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Fellow, Keele University
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College and Coordinator of Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership, Western University
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Veterinarian, James Cook University
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Animal Geographer, Keele University
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Senior Lecturer, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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