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A dozen dogs were trained to lie in an MRI scanner so their grey matter could be monitored as toys were held aloft.

Dogs can understand language, process spoken words like humans, study finds

According to the study, they even process the spoken word in a similar way to humans - and in the same area of the brain.

17 Oct 2018 11:52 AM

Dogs tended to turn their heads to the left when they saw human faces expressing anger, fear or happiness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dogs can read your face!

The right side of the brain plays a more important part in regulating the sympathetic outflow to the heart.

21 Jun 2018 2:36 PM

The incident proved rather too much for Balew, described by Remme as a "big wuss" who laid down and cried after the firearm went off. (Photo: Twitter/MessengerNews)

Bad dog! US man shot by pet pooch

Richard Remme of Fort Dodge was encouraging his dog Balew, a cross between a pit bull and a labrador, to jump on his lap.

12 May 2018 7:11 PM

Since they’re too young to be taught how to interact with dogs, it’s up to parents to learn about dog safety. (Photo: Pixabay)

Youngest kids most vulnerable to dog bites

This may be because younger kids are learning how to act around dogs and may not recognize cues that a dog is upset and ready to bite.

03 Mar 2018 10:54 AM

Milan line offers canine couture for pampered pooches

Designer Giovanna Temellini says fashionable dog clothes aren’t just an indulgence.

17 Jan 2018 12:55 PM

Chocolate is responsible for about a quarter of all acute canine intoxication cases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why you should not give dogs chocolates during Christmas

When dogs eat chocolate in small doses it can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, in large quantities it can cause seizures or even heart attacks.

22 Dec 2017 7:16 PM

The woman reportedly volunteered at a rescue group called Akita Advocates that rents space at the kennel. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dog mauls woman to death at a Phoenix boarding facility

She was rushed to a hospital, where she died. Her name hasn't been released yet.

21 Dec 2017 5:19 PM

The dogs go through a two-year training program before they’re given to clients for free. (Photo: AP)

C-A-T named D-O-G is star canine trainer

A cat with an unlikely name has an important job at a training center for dogs.

14 Dec 2017 3:04 PM

Nicolas Sarkozy's dogs reportedly caused thousands of euros (dollars) worth of damage to furniture in the palace. Nemo seen on lower right. (Photo: AFP)

Macron's dog Nemo caught peeing on presidential fireplace

Nicolas Sarkozy's dogs reportedly caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to furniture in the palace.

28 Oct 2017 6:27 PM

Cook says that Holly uses that money to ‘pay’ for her treats and they usually put the money in the bank until she runs out of cash and then they restock her up. (Representational image/ Pixabay)

Meet the canine who buys her own treats

New York canine’s obsession for paper bills started as a pup, but she soon she realised that it could be put to better use.

25 Sep 2017 1:39 PM

The offender bit the six-year-old police dog after it managed to capture him in the middle of the road (Photo: Pixabay)

Suspect bites dog while trying to run away from police

Offender on run from police officers at Manchester bit canine in a last bid attempt to flee.

01 Aug 2017 10:13 AM

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