How to socialize puppies
Socializing is important for raising puppies into emotionally healthy dogs, just as caring for a puppy's growing needs is important to physical and mental health. In order to have a well-adjusted and social dog, owners should provide training specifi.....»»
Puppies’ ability to communicate with people is present almost from birth
We might one day be able to predict which puppies will make the best service dogs. Enlarge / Gimme five! New University of Arizona study finds puppies are wired to communicate with people. "There's definitely a strong genetic component, and they.....»»
Puppies are wired to communicate with people, study shows
Dogs may have earned the title "man's best friend" because of how good they are at interacting with people. Those social skills may be present shortly after birth rather than learned, a new study by University of Arizona researchers suggests......»»
Researchers identify a gene that causes canine hereditary deafness in puppies
Finnish researchers have been the first to determine the cause for the nonsyndromic early-onset hereditary canine hearing loss in Rottweilers. The gene defect was identified in a gene relevant to the sense of hearing. The study can also promote the u.....»»
Pandemic puppies: Canine crisis or happy household?
At first, it was toilet paper and hand sanitizer. People stuck at home with time to bake bought up all the flour. Next came the terrifying shortages of hospital ventilators and ICU beds, and eventually vaccines......»»
A gene finding links severe canine juvenile epilepsy to mitochondrial dysfunction
In a study conducted at the University of Helsinki, researchers found a cause for severe epilepsy resulting in death in Parson Russell Terrier puppies at a few months of age. A change in the PITRM1 gene can lead to a dysfunction of mitochondria, the.....»»
Cobots Act Like Puppies to Better Communicate with Humans
Zoomorphic gestures inspired by dogs makes understanding cobots intuitive for anyone Human-robot interaction goes both ways. You’ve got robots understanding (or attempting to understand) humans, as well as humans understanding (or attempting.....»»
How lockdown changed our sex lives, according to new research
Lockdown significantly affected our health (for good and bad), our work and how we socialize. These consequences have been widely discussed, but far less attention has been given to the effect on our sex lives......»»
Zoom, Other WFH Tech Darlings Risk User Exodus as the World Reopens
Many internet companies posted record performance during the pandemic as consumers turned to apps and other cloud software to work, study, socialize and shop from home. But as vaccines roll out and restrictions relax, some of this unprecedented digit.....»»
Red wolves are battling high mortality, coyote inbreeding as agencies try to repopulate Outer Banks
Only one red wolf female experienced at having puppies remains in the wild—and she's been canoodling with a coyote......»»
Fully Vaccinated Individuals Can Socialize Without Masks, Distancing, CDC Says
schwit1 writes: Americans who have received the full COVID-19 vaccine can gather with vaccinated grandparents or friends without wearing masks or keeping their distance, according to new CDC guidance announced Monday, and those grandparents can visit.....»»
How Joe Biden can boost the economic recovery by expanding internet access
Nearly a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, many Americans remain stuck trying to work, attend school and socialize from home. For tens of millions of them, this is made more difficult because they lack access to fast, reliable internet at home......»»
The pandemic lockdown leads to cleaner city air across Canada, paper reveals
The COVID-19 pandemic that shuttered cities around the world did not just affect the way we work, study and socialize. It also affected our mobility. With millions of workers no longer commuting, vehicle traffic across Canada has plummeted. This has.....»»
The best Google Chrome themes
If you want to add a bit of panache or a splash of color, check out a few of the best Chrome themes, which range from dark mode to puppies to pretty landscapes......»»
Six tips for looking after your new puppy, according to science
Puppies have the potential to bring enormous benefits to their owners' lives and can be an asset during uncertain times, including lockdown. That said, caring for a young animal is not without its challenges. With more than one in four puppy buyers d.....»»