About Dogs

Do Dogs Have Best Friends?

Do Dogs Have Best Friends?
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz March 24, 2021 Friendship is a wonderful thing that makes our lives more enjoyable. Friends are with us through the highs and...

Can Dogs Tell Time?

Can Dogs Tell Time?
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz February 23, 2021 Many dog parents have noticed that their dogs seem to know when it is time for a walk or when mealtime is. ...

Male Vs Female Dog: What Are The Differences?

Male Vs Female Dog: What Are The Differences?
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz January 11, 2021 People consider many factors when deciding which dog they should adopt. The dog’s breed, size, age, and sex ...

How Much Does It Cost To Own A Dog?

How Much Does It Cost To Own A Dog?
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz December 29, 2020 Many would argue that the love and companionship of a dog is priceless. Dogs often become members of our f...

Do Dogs Have Feelings?

Do Dogs Have Feelings?
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz December 22, 2020 The science of whether dogs have feelings has been long debated, with many scientists questioning whether ...

How Do Dogs Communicate

How Do Dogs Communicate
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz December 22, 2020 Dogs don’t use language to communicate, at least not in the traditional sense. Instead, they rely on sendin...

How To Find A Lost Dog

How To Find A Lost Dog
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz December 18, 2020 To many of us, our pet dogs are like family. If they go missing, it can be a heart wrenching and traumatic...

Why Do Dogs Wink?

Why Do Dogs Wink?
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz December 17, 2020 We rely on reading our dog’s facial expressions to figure out what they’re trying to say to us and to judge...

How Smart Are Dogs?

How Smart Are Dogs?
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz December 17, 2020 Most people would agree that dogs are a fairly intelligent species. They can be easily trained, adapt well ...

Do Dog Whistles Work?

Do Dog Whistles Work?
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz December 16, 2020 The invention of the dog whistle can be traced back to Francis Galton in 1876 (Joyce and Baker, 2011). Gal...

National Dog Day

National Dog Day
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz December 16, 2020 Our lives are significantly enriched through the presence of dogs. There are currently over 76 million dogs...

How Are Dogs Trained?

How Are Dogs Trained?
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz December 16, 2020 Our relationship with our pet dogs can be enhanced with training. Training can prevent problem behaviors, s...