Pandemic Puppies Show Higher Fear and Aggression Rates, Study Finds

Pandemic Puppies Show Higher Fear and Aggression Rates, Study Finds

Study of 160 young dogs reveals that those raised during COVID-19 lockdowns developed significantly more behavioral problems, highlighting the …

Key Finding: Lockdown puppies showed significantly higher fearfulness and aggression as adults
Audiobooks Calm Anxious Dogs Better Than Music, Study Reveals

Audiobooks Calm Anxious Dogs Better Than Music, Study Reveals

UK study of 31 shelter dogs finds that audiobooks significantly outperform classical music at reducing anxiety and promoting calm behavior in stressed …

Key Finding: Dogs exposed to audiobooks spent more time resting quietly and less time barking
Rabbits Need All-Day Exercise Space, Not Just Occasional Playtime

Rabbits Need All-Day Exercise Space, Not Just Occasional Playtime

New research reveals that confining rabbits to hutches—even large ones—for most of the day causes stress and behavioral problems, regardless of brief …

Key Finding: Rabbits with limited exercise time showed 'rebound' behavior when released, indicating pent-up …
Nearly Half of Cats Play Fetch, Massive Study Reveals

Nearly Half of Cats Play Fetch, Massive Study Reveals

Groundbreaking survey of over 8,000 cats reveals that 40.9% engage in fetch behavior, challenging common assumptions about feline play preferences.

Key Finding: 40.9% of cats engage in fetch behavior 'sometimes' or more frequently
Daily Exercise Reduces Anxiety in Dogs, New Study Shows

Daily Exercise Reduces Anxiety in Dogs, New Study Shows

A comprehensive study of 240 dogs reveals that structured daily exercise significantly reduces anxiety symptoms and improves overall behavioral health …

Key Finding: Dogs with 60+ minutes of daily exercise showed 45% reduction in anxiety symptoms
Dogs Follow Human Pointing Better Than Cats, Study Confirms

Dogs Follow Human Pointing Better Than Cats, Study Confirms

Controlled study reveals dogs significantly outperform cats at understanding human pointing gestures, with important implications for pet …

Key Finding: Dogs significantly outperformed cats in following human pointing gestures