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Attention Men: Even Among Salmon, Polite, Gentle Males Get More Sex

Aug 25th, 2011 – What message can salmon give us about the importance of being nice? One study shows, that being big and strong and bossing others around isn’t always the best... Read More »

Cat Meows Vary By Situation.  Can You Identify Different Meows?

Jul 31st, 2011 – Cat meows vary in pitch and duration, depending on the situation. Find out what researchers discovered about how well people can identify different cat meows. Read More »

People Seem Slow to Learn New Tricks

Jul 27th, 2011 – A study shows that people are slow to learn new tricks when it comes to interacting with their dogs. Find out one real life scenario where repeating cues... Read More »

What’s the Benefit to the Dog?  What to Consider Before Getting a Dog

Jul 20th, 2011 – Before getting a dog, its important to consider how the dog will benefit from the relationship and to choose the right dog for your lifestyle. Read More »

Dog Training Tip: Why Cigarettes are More Addicting than Heroin and How It Applies to Dog Training

Jul 4th, 2011 – Here's a dog training tip on how a high rate of reinforcement can improve your success as a trainer. Read More »

Scent Rolling: Why Do Dogs Like to Roll in Smelly Scents?

Jun 30th, 2011 – Scent rolling is common in dogs. So why do dogs like to roll in smelly scents? A study on wolves may shine some light on the subject. Read More »

Cloning Cats: Rainbow and CC Prove That Cloning Won’t Resurrect Your Pet

Jun 21st, 2011 – Cloning cats may seem like the perfect solution to bring back your beloved pet. However, Rainbow and her genetically-identical daughter, CC, prove that cloning won't... Read More »

Animal Behavior Research: Is this study Blind or Double Blind?

Feb 9th, 2011 – Double blind studies are tough to do in animal behavior research. Dr. Yin explains what they are and how study designs vary. Read More »

How to Safely Sleep With Your Pet

Jan 25th, 2011 – Be safe when sleeping with your pet by keeping him parasite-free, clean, and healthy, so you can avoid zoonotic diseases that pass from your pet to you. Read More »

Are Shock Collars Painful or Just Annoying to Dogs?  A 2004 Study Reveals Some Answers

Jan 24th, 2011 – Are shocks collars painful? A study finds they are, that shocked dogs are more fearful and anxious, and that fear carries over into non-training situations. Read More »

Dog Pointing Cue Test: Two Jack Russell Terriers Flunk But Scottie Passes with Flying Colors

Nov 29th, 2010 – A research study found dogs can understand human pointing cues to infer the location of food. Dr Yin performed the dog pointing cue test on 2 JRTs who flunk the test... Read More »

Do Dogs Understand Pointing Gestures Better Than Young Kids?

Nov 26th, 2010 – A study looked at whether dogs understand pointing as well as children do. It found children perform better, but dogs get it when you point away from your body. Read More »

Barking Dogs: Noise or Communication?

Nov 15th, 2010 – Barking dogs are not just barking randomly. Dr. Yin's research was the first to show that dog barks vary based on context, emotional state, and that individuals dogs... Read More »

Bali Provides a Glimpse of How Dogs Evolved Alongside Man

Oct 1st, 2009 – Stray dogs in Bali offer a model for how dogs evolved alongside human settlements. This self-domestication is evident in village dogs today. Read More »

Dominance in Dogs is Not a Personality Trait

Sep 15th, 2009 – The area of dominance in dogs is fraught with misconceptions but the science has been worked out. As a result, it's now clear that dominance is a relationship, not a... Read More »

Experts Say Dominance-Based Dog Training Techniques Made Popular By TV Can Contribute to Bites

May 17th, 2009 – Studies show dominance based dog training can spark fear aggression leading to increased bites. Alternative non-confrontational techniques provide a safer, effective... Read More »

Click and Cluck: Lesson on Animal Training from Chickens

Mar 27th, 2009 – Dr. Yin shares the lessons she learned about animal training when she trained chickens at Bob and Marian Bailey's chicken training camp. Read More »

New Study Finds Popular “Alpha Dog” Training Techniques Can Cause More Harm than Good

Mar 9th, 2009 – One study examines the alpha dog training model and finds it dangerous. Results show that, if you're aggressive to your dog, your dog may become fearful and aggressive... Read More »

Pets Predicting Earthquakes?

Mar 5th, 2009 – Heard stories of pets predicting earthquakes? Actually, scientists have studied the question. It turns out, they sometimes can, but usually can’t. Read More »

Can Spaying Lead to Bad Behavior?

Mar 5th, 2009 – Can spaying lead to bad behavior? Female dogs who are already aggressive may become more reactive after spaying. A modified spay may be the answer. Read More »