Category: Dog News
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Volunteer Dogs Found Invasive Plants With 75% Success in a New German Study
A German pilot study trained 31 volunteer dog-handler teams to find invasive plants in the wild. Here’s how they did and why it matters.
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Korea Checks Dog Registration in November: What Owners Need to Know
Korea’s penalty-free dog registration window closed on October 31. Here’s what November’s checks mean, who must register, and what the fines are.
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A 40-Minute Treat Game Could Spot Brain Aging in Dogs Years Before Dementia
A new University of Arizona study shows how three simple treat games can pick up early brain aging in dogs around age 7 to 8, years before dementia signs usually appear.
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Most Lumps on Dogs Aren’t Being Tested, Vet Survey Finds
A new vet survey found most dog lumps never get a quick needle test. Here’s what fine needle aspiration is and when to ask your vet about it.
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Northern Ireland Approves Lucy’s Law: What the Puppy Sales Ban Means
Northern Ireland has approved its own Lucy’s Law, banning third-party puppy and kitten sales. Here’s what changes for buyers, sellers and rescues.
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Korea Recorded 601 Pet Safety Accidents Since 2023, and There’s No Budget to Prevent Them
Korea logged 601 pet safety accidents and 603 victims since 2023, almost all dog bites. Why a lawmaker says there’s still no budget to prevent them.
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Dogs Seem to Hear “Bouba” as Round and “Kiki” as Spiky, New Study Finds
A new study suggests dogs link “Bouba” with round shapes and “Kiki” with spiky ones, just like people do. Here’s what researchers found and what it means.
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Rescue Dog Dandi Finds a Woman Lost for Four Days on a Korean Mountain
A 119 rescue dog named Dandi found a woman lost for four days on Gangwon’s Mount Maebong. Here’s how search dogs track people and how they’re trained.
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D.C.’s Roscoe’s Law Ends Breed and Size Limits for Dogs in Pet-Friendly Rentals
As of Oct. 1, 2026, D.C. landlords who allow pets can’t restrict dogs by breed, size or weight, and pet fees are capped. Here’s what Roscoe’s Law changes.
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Dogs With Dementia Show Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Changes, Study Finds
A new study of 24 senior pet dogs found Alzheimer’s-like brain changes in dogs with dementia. Here’s what it means for your older dog, and for us.