Scientists are increasingly exploring the possibility that autism and other forms of neurodivergence may not be exclusive to humans. Emerging research suggests that some dogs could display behavioral and neurological traits similar to those seen in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to Dr. Jacqueline Boyd, … [Read more...] about Can Dogs Be Autistic? Scientists Say Some May Show Autism-Like Traits, But Diagnosis Remains Unclear
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Shirtless Man Banned From Keeping Animals After CCTV Captures Dog Being Thrown Over Six-Foot Fence
A man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after CCTV footage captured him grabbing a small dog by the head and throwing it over a six-foot fence in an incident that prompted an RSPCA investigation. The case, heard at Bristol Magistrates' Court, also resulted in his partner receiving a five-year ban from keeping dogs after both admitted offences under animal … [Read more...] about Shirtless Man Banned From Keeping Animals After CCTV Captures Dog Being Thrown Over Six-Foot Fence
Crufts winner is banned from owning dogs after 77 pets were found starving
A former Crufts-winning dog breeder has been banned from owning dogs for ten years after authorities uncovered dozens of neglected animals living in appalling conditions, with several so severely ill they could not be saved. Lynda Cooper, whose Bracco Italiano gun dog achieved multiple awards at Crufts in 2016, admitted a series of animal welfare offences after investigators … [Read more...] about Crufts winner is banned from owning dogs after 77 pets were found starving
If Your Dog Keeps Sniffing Your Crotch, Here’s What’s Actually Going On
If a dog leans in for an awkward sniff the moment a guest walks in the door, it isn't being rude by its own standards — it's doing exactly what its nose evolved to do. Smell Is a Dog's Primary Way of Reading the World Dogs rely on scent the way humans rely on sight. Estimates for a dog's scent receptors vary by breed and source, but most land somewhere between 100 million … [Read more...] about If Your Dog Keeps Sniffing Your Crotch, Here’s What’s Actually Going On
Owner put camera in car to capture 4 dogs flipping out when they hear they’re going to the park
Every dog has a personality of its own. Some are calm, others curious, and some simply can’t contain their excitement. In this household, the dogs already know the routine: when their humans prepare to leave, they head to their room and wait patiently. But on this particular day, something special was about to happen. Canadian YouTuber T3 decided to set up a camera in his … [Read more...] about Owner put camera in car to capture 4 dogs flipping out when they hear they’re going to the park