An animal behaviour expert is to speak at a special conference taking place to explore the potential benefits a pet dog can bring to families with a child with autism. Professor Daniel Mills from the School of Life Sciences, University…
Does owning a dog improve physical health?
Animal behaviour experts are investigating whether dog ownership could bring physical benefits to the lives of older people. Academics from the University of Lincoln and Glasgow Caledonian University are investigating healthy activity patterns and sedentary behaviour among older people who…
Do cultural differences exist among dogs?
Although it is known how cultural identity affects behaviours among the human population, it is still unknown whether this notion can be applied to man’s best friend. The answer may be just round the corner following research being carried out…
Fetch! First clear evidence that dogs do not naturally distinguish objects by shape
Researchers have provided the first empirical evidence that the way in which dogs relate words to objects is fundamentally different to humans. Many pet owners marvel at their dog’s ability to fetch different objects such as toys on instruction, perceiving…