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11/01/2025

Who gets to sleep in an extra hour tomorrow? ... not us! 😂 🐾 do

10/19/2025

What we always thought...

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The Gift of Companionship 🐕‍🦺💞

Researchers found that dogs living with another canine companion often live longer and stay healthier. 💛

Why? Because companionship heals. Just like humans, dogs thrive when they feel connection — when they play, cuddle, and communicate with another of their kind.

A study by the University of Arizona showed that social bonds reduce stress hormones and boost immunity in dogs. It’s love, measured in science.

Two dogs don’t just share a home — they share joy, comfort, and a heartbeat of belonging. 🏡🐾

10/10/2025

Do you talk baby talk to your dog?

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Recent research confirms that dogs genuinely respond positively to the high-pitched, affectionate “baby talk“ often used by their owners.

A study conducted by scientists from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary utilized MRI scans to observe the brain activity of dogs exposed to various speech patterns.

The findings revealed that dogs‘ brains showed heightened activity when they heard high-pitched, emotionally expressive speech directed at them or at infants, compared to neutral adult-directed speech.

10/09/2025

Do you agree?

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A friend at home might be the secret to a longer, healthier dog life.

A big study from the Dog Aging Project looked at tens of thousands of dogs. It found that dogs with strong social support - often from living with another dog - were linked to better health.

Owners reported fewer diseases and better mobility. The effect of social support was one of the strongest factors they measured.

Some coverage also notes a link to longer lifespan. It’s not a promise, but the pattern is clear. More company, better odds.

Why might this help? Play and companionship reduce stress, keep bodies moving, and make daily life richer.

It’s not one-size-fits-all. Some dogs prefer being the only pet. Personality, age, and space matter. If you do add a second dog, match energy levels, do slow introductions, and keep routines steady.

Healthy relationships help us all - dogs included.

References
Social determinants of health and disease in companion dogs: a cohort study from the Dog Aging Project - Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health
Sociability is key to a healthier dog’s life, study finds - University of Washington Newsroom
Dogs with Another Dog at Home May Stay In ‘Better Health,’ Study Finds - People
For pet dogs, ‘running with the pack’ may be key to healthier living - Arizona State University News

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10/04/2025

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Dr. Jane Goodall described a fond memory of spending her milestone 90th birthday with 90 dogs in one of her final interviews in the months before her death.

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Jane Goodall described a fond memory of spending her birthday with 90 dogs in one of her final interviews in the months before her death. Goodall died of natural causes on Wednesday, Oct. 1. She was 91.

10/03/2025

Ring is launching a new feature that will leverage its vast network of home security cameras to solve a common problem in residential areas: missing dogs.

Ring is launching a new feature that will leverage its vast network of home security cameras to solve a common problem in residential areas: missing dogs. On Wednesday, Ring announced a new free fu…

09/30/2025

Is life with your Doodle more chaotic than calm? 🐾 The Doodle Parent Challenge is open now and the live welcome is today!

🎉 It’s totally free, full of prizes, and guaranteed to give you tools that work with your Doodle. Save your spot here 👉https://thedoodlepro.com/zippitydoodles-challenge

09/29/2025

They really love us!!! Really!

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MRI studies have revealed something amazing about dogs. Their love for their owners goes beyond food, toys, or even other dogs. Scientists discovered that when a dog smells its owner, a special part of its brain actually lights up more than it does when the dog smells food or another animal.

This part of the brain, called the caudate nucleus, is connected to feelings of love and reward. The reaction is so strong that it shows dogs aren’t just recognizing a familiar scent, they’re feeling joy and affection.

It proves that when our dogs look at us or come running to greet us, it’s not just habit. Deep inside their brains, they truly love us, in a way that’s powerful and real.

09/20/2025

Be smart.... be like Kate! 🥰

P.S. we can help with that 🐾 (ask us how)