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Readings & Links

Here we are listing external links to articles of interest that you may feel are worth exploring. Enjoy!

Animals experience mental health disorders to humans but drug treatment is controversial

22 September 2023

What is a dog then? On the unbearable death of my dog, Polly. By Robert Dessaix

28 May 2023

What is the dog thinking? Scientists now have some fascinating answers

15 February 2015

To sit with him to feel the softness of his fur: what makes me happy now

22 January 2023

University of WA finds mental health success with drop-n service staffed by students – and dogs

11 October 2022

Dog behaviour has little to do with breed

28 April 2022

The painful loss of my dog gave me confidence to experience grief rather than shrug it off

27 March 2022

From yaps to howls: what your dog’s bark means

2 February 2022

Who’s a clever dog? Scientists study secrets of canine recognition

17 January 2022

Pet sounds: dogs’ favourite Christmas songs revealed

16 December 2021

Treats, poo bags and acceptance: what to pack for a roadtrip with your dog

16 December 2021

The inner lives of dogs: what our canine friends really think about love, lust and laughter

9 December 2021

The case of the confident dog that developed PTSD

6 December 2021

Got a storm-phobic dog? Here's what you can do to help them when thunder and lightning roll your way

24 November 2021

What happens to your dog’s brain when you’re not there?

22 November 2021

How your pet changes your brain chemistry for the better

21 September 2021

Caring for a dog makes us more spiritual, thriller writer contends, and animal-behaviour experts agree

6 September 2021

In your words: How your dogs got you through the hard times

1 September 2021

Paws for thought: dogs may be able to figure out human intentions

1 September 2021

Why many men turn to their dog for emotional support

1 September 2021

The unexpected (and extremely wholesome) benefit of having a dog

31 August 2021

Therapy dogs ease stress and anxiety in NT classrooms and courtrooms

19 August 2021

Offering advice on how to train a new puppy can be a minefield, especially during the pandemic

11 August 2021

New owners urged to ask for help before surrendering animals post-lockdown

11 August 2021

Dogs should be allowed in shops, restaurants, motels, says trainer

28 July 2021

Guide dog handlers say more people and pet dogs distracting their animals during coronavirus pandemic

21 April 2021

Eight things we do that really confuse our dogs

6 February 2021

‘Dogs have a magic effect’: how pets can improve our mental health

17 March 2020

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