Researchers at the University of Liverpool have created a virtual reality Labrador Retriever in a pilot program called DAVE (Dog Assisted Virtual Environment). They hope this new program can teach people how to spot and interpret canine behaviors such as aggression, so it can be used...
Bringing your dog to the park, beach, and other public places is a great way to provide your dog with opportunities to interact with other dogs and their people. But before you bring your dog to social gatherings, it’s good to keep some health and safety...
National Dog Bite Prevention Week is an annual pet awareness event created to educate people about dog bites and how to prevent them. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are 85 million dogs in the United States, with at least one in 38% of...
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Liverpool used dog bite videos posted on YouTube and other online sources to identify human and dog behaviors that can be precursors to dog bites. The researchers studied dozens of videos and analyzed both human and dog...