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Brainy dogs can work out how similar toys work – even when they don’t look alike, reveals new research. Clever canines can categorise objects by function – just like humans, say scientists. They ...

Watching dogs play is very exciting, and there has been a lot empirical research on how and why dogs (and other animals) engage in this activity with boundless zeal. A number of people have asked me ...

The humble dog has been adapting and evolving alongside humanity since before we learned agriculture and how to make our own tools. This long history means dogs are incredible at human-canine ...

Dogs have spent thousands of years adapting to human behavior, so it’s no surprise they sometimes notice changes people miss.