On the alert!

DOGS have always been known to have a great sense of smell – up to 100,000 times more sensitive than us humans. While this may help them sniff out a hidden bone in the garden or a biscuit crumb at the

As we learn more about how we each experience the world in our own way, it raises interesting questions about how our dogs do, too. I always remember one of my Cocker Spaniels being intensely interest

A s we edge closer to spring, I find myself daydreaming about morning walks that no longer require five carefully chosen layers just to stay warm. That said, I’m far less confident that a change in se

WHILE our canine companions may keep us on our toes with muddy paws and rambunctious play, any owner would agree that they have an extraordinary way of giving us a boost. It’s not news that pets come

THEY can sniff out trouble in a matter of seconds and pinpoint causes of deadly fires. They are quicker and more precise than even high-tech equipment – and they do it all with the wag of a tail and t

Unlike us, dogs don’t use maps or navigation technology, but scientists are discovering that dogs might have other amazing skills that can help them know where they are in time and space. One of these