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04/05/2024

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Learn how ProsperK9's innovative DNA tests can unlock the mysteries of your dog's breed, age, and health, ensuring a happier, healthier life together.

03/22/2024

Just like us!

Scientists measured canine brain waves to shed light on language learning.

03/15/2024

The benefits of your pup!

A new study highlights the psychological and neurological benefits of interacting with dogs, revealing that activities such as playing and walking with dogs enhance brain wave strengths linked to relaxation and concentration.

02/22/2024

Did you know these dog facts?

Throughout history, specific dog breeds have been associated with particular social groups. In the 19th century, terriers were popular among the working classes; Manchester terriers (pictured below) were favoured by working-class men, partly to keep vermin at bay but also for companionship.

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day from ProsperK9!

01/27/2024

Make sure to keep your pup warm in the winter!

Here’s how to keep them safe when temperatures plummet.

12/12/2023

Can we make our pups live longer?

This New York Times article by Emily Anthes, published on November 28, 2023, explores the development of longevity drugs for dogs. The biotech company Loyal has made progress in this field, aiming to extend the healthy lifespan of dogs. The FDA has indicated openness to such drugs, with Loyal's prod...

01/10/2023

Do dogs only see in black and white? Not quite…

By Nancy Dreschel, Penn State Dogs see the world differently than people, but it’s a myth that their view is just black, white, and grim shades of gray. While most people see a full spectrum of colors from red to violet, dogs lack some of the light receptors in their eyes that allow human beings t...

01/09/2023

How can you tell the age of a dog?

Epigenomics, the study of the factors that impact the epigenome, has focused on understanding the relationship between methylation, age, and disease in humans. However, non-human studies, particularly in mice, have the advantage of being able to explore factors that influence aging that are not easi...

01/09/2023

Do dogs cry? Yes indeed

In this study, researchers found that when dogs are reunited with their owners, their tear volume increases significantly. This increase in tear volume was not present when dogs were reunited with familiar non-owners. The researchers also found that applying an oxytocin solution to the dogs' eyes in...

01/08/2023

Do dogs cry? Yes they can.

In this study, researchers found that when dogs are reunited with their owners, their tear volume increases significantly. This increase in tear volume was not present when dogs were reunited with familiar non-owners. The researchers also found that applying an oxytocin solution to the dogs' eyes in...

01/07/2023

Why is positive reinforcement training effective?

Make sure to use positive reinforcement training with your pup Positive reinforcement training is effective in dogs because it rewards behaviors that are desirable and encourages the dog to repeat those behaviors. This is a powerful way to shape and modify a dog's behavior because the dog is more...

01/07/2023

How can DNA shed light on your pup’s behavior?

Epigenetic variation predicts behavior in dogsByAndrei IonescuEarth.com staff writer Dogs are very different from one another – they can be reserved or friendly, fearful or bold, calm or playful, or prone to bark or not. Although previous research has shown that many of these differences are genet...

01/07/2023

A test that can determine the age of your dog? Yes indeed and our is less expensive and just as accurate

Embark's Dog Age Test promises to provide a canine's age — accurate within a six-month time frame — and offer an estimated birthdate for the participating pooch

01/04/2023

What good is a dog’s tail?

Tails come in many shapes, strengths, and sizes.

01/03/2023

Find out how breeds differ in their behaviors and problem solving skills.

The extraordinary genetic and behavioural diversity of dog breeds provides a unique opportunity for investigating the heritability of cognitive traits, such as problem-solving ability, social cognition, inhibitory control, and memory. Previous studies have mainly investigated cognitive differences b...

01/02/2023

Dog’s are amazing, they can even detect diseases in cows!

Photo by Julien Leiv via Getty

12/31/2022

Why are some wolves black? It protects them from disease

Guessing the color of the coat of a gray wolf seems like a no-brainer.

12/30/2022

A fascinating look at how dog breeds have changed over time

Everyone loves their fury family but some look very different now than they used to.

12/30/2022

Ancient indigenous dogs didn't bark but howled!

Remains of native dogs have been found at the colonial site, where starving settlers may have eaten them.

12/29/2022

Dogs can teach us so much about ourselves

The Dog Genome Project's latest research seeks to understand how breeding has shaped canine behavior.

12/27/2022

Only feed your dog peanuts!

Have you ever wondered what nuts are safe to give your dog? Come learn what treats will be tasty and safe for your dog.