Dog's Life

Dogs in the Middle Ages: What medieval writing tells us about our ancestors’ pets

The place of dogs in society changed when hunting became an aristocratic pastime – instead of a necessity – and dogs were welcomed inside noble homes by women.

Emily Savage, The Conversation
· Feb 03, 2024 · 05:30 pm
Can your dog understand you? Yes, somewhat

On average, service dogs respond to about 120 words, whereas family pets respond to about 80 words.

Sophie Jacques, The Conversation
· Jan 21, 2022 · 11:30 pm
Is your young dog being difficult? It’s probably just teenage rebellion

Turns out that dogs experience adolescence the same way that humans do.

Naomi D Harvey, The Conversation
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Lucy Asher, The Conversation
· May 15, 2020 · 11:30 pm

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The Reel

Friendicoes, Delhi's beloved shelter for stray and sick animals, faces closure

After 35 years of caring for the city's lost, homeless and abandoned animals, the shelter is threatening to shut down as it's out of funds and running into debt.

Ipsita Chakravarty
· Aug 21, 2015 · 12:30 pm