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[ Science ]
How Dogs Are Helping Us Detect Cancer!
A group of highly trained dogs is learning to smell some of the hardest to detect forms of cancer! So, what are we learning from these super-sniffers?
13 minutes
[ Culture ]
On the Hunt with Italy’s Truffle Dogs!
By Sam Burns
Hidden beneath the ground lie treasures with a hefty price tag that can only be uncovered by a certain few. So, let’s head off on a truffle hunt to discover the secrets of this delicacy…
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet the Organization Saving Thousands of Dogs in Puerto Rico!
By Sam Burns
Here’s how the inspiration of one person can change lives for thousands! Look at what happened when boxer, Chrissy Beckles, started rescuing and rehabilitating stray dogs on Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico.
7 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Meet the Rescue Dogs Saving the Environment!
By Sam Burns
Rescue dogs are now becoming conservation superheroes too! Meet the pups getting a new life at the forefront of saving ecosystems, anti-poaching, and amazing conservation efforts.
6 minutes
[ Science ]
Your Dog is Traveling Through Time… With Their Nose!
By Sam Burns
From finding missing people, sniffing out bombs, and even detecting health problems, dogs’ remarkable sense of smell continues to impress. But what’s actually going on inside those beloved noses?
11 minutes
[ Culture ]
Here’s How Seizure Detecting Dogs are Changing People’s Lives
Can dogs really be life-savers? Meet the dogs that are helping their owners detect seizures up to 45 minutes before they occur! It’s a fascinating story. These pups are making life safer and easier for people who suffer from seizures.
15 minutes
[ Culture ]
Say Hello Best Way to Get Around in the Snow
By Sam Burns
Think you know all you need to know about dog sledding? Our relationship with these pups has altered history and has been one of the most unfailing and versatile forms of transportation for thousands of years. Here are a few fascinating stories…
10 minutes
[ Animals ]
A Sanctuary for Costa Rica’s Strays
By Sam Burns
Territorio de Zaguates is providing care to nearly a thousand dogs that have been taken off the streets of Costa Rica. Their story is a testament to the impact the love and determination of one person can have on others.
14 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet the Dogs Who Have Become Penguin Protectors!
By Dr. Lynda
There are times when human ingenuity comes in doses that are so successful and inspiring that you just want to shout it from the highest yardarm. Here’s just such a story!
24 minutes
[ Animals ]
Sheepdogs: the Brilliant Relationship of Man and Dog
The relationship between man and dog is a unique part of our shared evolutionary history. Here’s a look at beautiful way they continue to fit into that history from many perspectives…
10 minutes
[ Animals ]
Denali: A Dog’s Perspective on Life and Death
By Dr. Lynda
There are some lovely stories on the web about the love and friendship, but few from a dog’s perspective. Take a few minutes to soak this in.
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
One Kind of Compassion: Dog Retirement Home
By Dr. Lynda
Human beings seem to be hard-wired for compassion, despite what the negative 24-hour news cycle tells us. Take a look!
