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Citizen scientists contribute to dog research

Five hundred citizen scientists around the world have contributed data to a study of what goes on inside the minds of their dogs. On five of the seven tests analyzed, citizen science data corresponded closely to what had been produced by labs of scientists. View the source article
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Form of congenital night blindness in dogs identified

Working in collaboration with Japanese scientists, researchers have for the first time found a form of congenital night blindness in dogs. Their discovery and subsequent hunt for the genetic mutation responsible may one day allow for the development of gene therapy to correct the dysfunction in people as well as dogs. View the source article
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Training a dog you can trust

Should entire breeds of dogs be banned? One expert says "no." Dog behavior is more the result of treatment and training than breeding, she believes. View the source article
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Ancient hybridization key to domestic dog's origin, wolf conservation efforts

The ancestry of man's best friend is more complicated than its furry coat and soulful eyes betray. Understanding the evolutionary history of the domesticated dog may help protect endangered wolves, according to a study that offers an overview examining the system used to classify dogs and related animals. View the source article
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Dogs, cats, and big-wave surfers: Healthy heart lessons from animals and athletes

For over 30 years, a researcher has been studying exercise physiology in animals: African lions and wild dogs, dolphins and whales, coyotes and mountain lions, as well as a few human athletes. She has put mountain lions on treadmills and strapped heart-rate monitors onto big-wave surfers at Mavericks. These studies have given Williams a unique perspective on exercise and health. View the source article
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Dominance in a group of dogs expressed in hard figures

The hierarchy in a group of dogs is not based on aggression but on submissiveness. A dog ranked lower in the hierarchy displays signals of submissive behavior towards dogs ranked higher. These findings have for the first time been substantiated by means of measurements. View the source article
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