We humans assume deaf dogs feel bad about not hearing. Not so! They take it in stride, and are as easy to care for as a hearing-enabled dog. Their deafness can even be a doggy superpower.
To breed or not to breed? That is the question. In this episode, we take a dive into the world of responsible breeding and hear about the months of research, sleepless nights, and hidden costs of bringing the next generation…
2022 has been quite the year here at DPN. In this episode, we take a look back at episodes and accomplishments and look forward to the future of Dog Edition.
According to story experts, every time we tell a dog tale, we’re also creating folklore. It’s a feature, not a bug, of the human brain that affects how we think about and behave toward our best friends.
Wild dogs choose their leaders based on instincts. We humans rely on elections, in part to keep our instincts at bay. What does it mean when dogs win our human elections?
Taking your dog to the vet feels like a casino trip: walk through those doors and you KNOW you will spend money. How much seems to depend on chance. Why is veterinary medicine so darn expensive?
Dogs have been making transatlantic journeys on ocean liners for 182 years. What’s THAT like? We hear about the twelve dogs who boarded the Titanic in 1912 … and what’s it like to make a similar voyage in 2022.
Let’s face it: dogs are the best, and humans are … not. Why are these glorious beasts so darn loyal to us? Science has answers to this age-old mystery!