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Beyond their mischievous demeanor, regal stance, impressive agility and irresistible cuteness, cats are awesome for reasons that we often overlook or do not understand. To evoke a common stereotype about the animal, one can say they are simply… mysterious. 

Article written by Melissa Beaulieu.

As humans, we are no strangers to confidence issues. What is less familiar is the animal expression of the problem.  Indeed, many pets suffer from lack of courage, but owners don’t always know how to address them. The nature of confidence issues in dogs is diverse. 

Article written by Melissa Beaulieu.

“Man’s best friend” has been the canine companion’s pseudonym for decades. It is not hard to understand why—dogs are playful, loyal and absolutely adorable friends to have. Yet the breadth of canine companionship’s benefits is overlooked.

Article written by Melissa Beaulieu.

Darwin’s theory of evolution explains how organisms evolve-- from simple and unsophisticated, to more elaborate and robust beings. This theory essentially centers on adaptiveness from a genetic perspective. It is the most widely accepted interpretation for the genesis of our species and provides interesting arguments for why living creatures do what they do. 

Article written by Melissa Beaulieu.

In a recent study, a stranger, a dog owner and his dog were placed in a room to assess canine empathy. The stranger and dog owner took turns humming and fake crying in order for the researchers to study the dog’s reaction to the neutral sound (humming)versus the expression of distress (fake crying) in a familiar face (owner) versus a someone new (stranger). 

Article written by Melissa Beaulieu.