Service dogs have traditionally been known for aiding physically disabled individuals by providing guidance, performing physical tasks, and issuing medical alerts. Their roles have now broadened to include psychiatric assistance for conditions such as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in children.…
Large and droopy “puppy-dog eyes” did not evolve solely in domesticated dogs to appeal to humans, as previously thought, according to a new study that offers fresh insights into canine evolution. Previous research published in 2019 and 2022 theorized that…
Have you ever wished you could understand what your dog is trying to say? Researchers at the University of Michigan are developing AI tools that can identify whether a dog’s bark conveys playfulness or aggression. These AI models can also…
A groundbreaking study of ancient dingo DNA, co-led by researchers from QUT and the University of Adelaide, has uncovered that modern dingoes across Australia, including those on K’gari, predate European colonization and interventions such as the dingo-proof fence. The study…
