In a classic series of studies, psychologist Harry Harlow demonstrated that in humans and animals, a trained brain thinks differently than an untrained brain. Specifically, he was able to show that ...

Most people know that an assistance dog helps someone with a disability – but beyond that, many false assumptions surround ...

It took about a year for researchers to develop a reliable, at-home self-test for COVID-19 after the virus was identified. Heather Junqueira, the founder of BIO-K9, says a scent-trained dog can be ...

Outside HCA HealthONE Rose medical center in Denver, the snow is flying. Inside, on the third floor, there's a flurry of activity at Labor and Delivery. "There's a lot of action up here. It can be ...

Using food to train your dog or cat doesn't just motivate them. It provides enrichment and helps teach behaviors effectively.

University of Pennsylvania veterinary school tests coronavirus patient samples. Dogs have been trained to effectively sniff out an array of complexities from cancer to blood sugar levels in diabetics, ...

Teri Rolph and dog Koa inspect nursery plants. While little fire ants can be dangerous for pets — the ants can potentially blind cats and dogs — Rolph emphasized that these ant-­detecting dogs work ...

Only trained service dogs are allowed in restaurants or stores that serve and prepare food in Tennessee, but gray areas can ...

Croatia has one of the busiest coastlines in Europe during peak summer months, with rescue teams preparing in advance for ...

Training a dog can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but small, unintentional mistakes often derail progress. From ...

Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their... Trained dogs working inside hospitals help ease ...