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Shutterstock If your dog sniffs your shoes like they’re decoding a mystery novel, you’re definitely not alone. With their super-powered noses, dogs find footwear absolutely fascinating. From muddy sneakers ...

Dogs sure do love to sniff stuff, don’t they? The sidewalk, trees, fire hydrants, bits of canine and human anatomy we probably shouldn’t mention here… dogs seem to poke their ...

We’ve known for some time that dogs can be trained to detect some types of human cancer. In a new study, researchers have shown that our best friends are also ...

Ever wondered why your dog is so fond of sniffing another’s pee? 'The urine is the carrier service, the equivalent of Outlook or Gmail,' explains Laura Parker. ‘They barked to ...

Just when I think I’ve addressed all the world’s pressing situations and bizarre ideas, something perfect lands in my lap. I feared I would need to go back to writing ...

A recent study published in Scientific Reports revealed that dogs can assess the stress levels of their owners or even complete strangers, which may, in turn, affect their own emotional ...

Can dogs sense illness? Dogs are famous for their sense of smell, which is so advanced they can smell disease or medical conditions. With over 220 million scent receptors—compared to ...

Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is calling on local dog lovers to take part in the country’s largest dog census, the National Dog Survey.With more than a third of all UK homes ...