Dog Science

The latest research and discoveries helping us understand how dogs think, feel, behave and connect with the world around them.

Dog Science

Why Is Your Senior Dog Suddenly Awake at 3 A.M.?

Sep 5, 2026

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4 min read

Why Is Your Senior Dog Suddenly Awake at 3 A.M.?

New research on 205 older dogs found that poorer sleep quality was linked with more severe signs of canine cognitive dysfunction, with one part of the night standing out in particular.

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How Dogs Got So Good at Understanding Us

Aug 28, 2026

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4 min read

How Dogs Got So Good at Understanding Us

New research points to two forces behind the skill: what dogs inherited over generations, and what they learn from us during their own lives.

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What’s Happening in Your Dog’s Brain When They Resist Temptation?

Aug 22, 2026

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3 min read

What’s Happening in Your Dog’s Brain When They Resist Temptation?

A new study suggests that resisting temptation may take real mental effort — and dogs may show a brain pattern similar to one linked with self-control in humans.

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What Brain Scans Reveal About How Dogs Read Human Faces

Aug 12, 2026

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4 min read

What Brain Scans Reveal About How Dogs Read Human Faces

New fMRI research found distinct canine brain responses to happiness, fear, anger and sadness. Including a pattern that separated fear from other negative expressions.

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Two Beagles Were Gene-Edited to Reduce a Major Dog Allergen. Here Is What It Took.

Aug 7, 2026

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3 min read

Two Beagles Were Gene-Edited to Reduce a Major Dog Allergen. Here Is What It Took.

Bailey and Alfie produce no detectable Can f 1. The result could help some people with dog allergies, while raising new questions about cloning, animal welfare and what comes next.