Brave Paw Retrievers

09/28/2025

A new study shows that lifelong social advantages—from early parental warmth to adult friendships and community support—can slow biological aging.

08/14/2025

Science validates the feelings of dog enthusiasts. In a pioneering fMRI study conducted by neuroscientist Gregory Berns from Emory University—featured in National Geographic and Nature Scientific Reports—researchers discovered that when dogs detect their owner's scent, the caudate nucleus, which is the brain's hub for joy, reward, and affection, becomes significantly more active compared to when they smell food or other dogs. This indicates that your scent is not merely recognizable to them; it elicits a strong emotional reaction, serving as a biological marker of love and connection. Neuroscience demonstrates that to your dog, you are not just a caregiver—you are family.

08/06/2025

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03/21/2025

03/30/2024

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02/16/2024

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