A dog's behaviour can be used as an early warning sign that its elderly owner is struggling with their health or an older relative needs help.
Overweight Dogs may Die Young, Say Researchers
Obesity has a negative effect on the lifespan of pet dogs, reveals study.
Obesity has a negative effect on the lifespan of pet dogs, reveals study.
Behaviour imaging expert Nils Hammerla said that humans and dogs have lived together in close proximity for thousands of years, which has led to strong emotional and social mutual bonds.
He said that a dog's physical and emotional dependence on their owner means that their wellbeing is likely reflect that of their owner and any changes such as the dog being walked less often, perhaps not being fed regularly, or simply demonstrating 'unhappy' behaviour could be an early indicator for families.
Behaviour of Dogs Could Help Design Social Robots: Study
Behaviour of dogs could help robot designers fine-tune their future designs, reveals researcher.
Behaviour of dogs could help robot designers fine-tune their future designs, reveals researcher.
Dogs can Warn Owners About Low Blood Sugar Levels
The most loyal and loving of pets come to the rescue of humans once again. Recent research has shown that dogs can be trained to alert diabetics
The most loyal and loving of pets come to the rescue of humans once again. Recent research has shown that dogs can be trained to alert diabetics
People Have More Empathy for Dogs Than Human Adults
A new study suggests that people have more empathy for battered puppies and full grown dogs compared to human adults though not for children or victims.
A new study suggests that people have more empathy for battered puppies and full grown dogs compared to human adults though not for children or victims.
