Dogs use “internal compass” to face north or south while relieving themselves. Dogs already boast better senses of smell and hearing than humans do, and now they can add sensing the earth’s magnetic ...

If you're a dog owner, you've probably noticed that some dogs will spin around a few times in a circle before settling in to relieve themselves. Ever wonder why? Turns out it's because they're trying ...

Dogs can typically smell and hear far better than their human companions. Now it appears they can sense Earth’s magnetic field too, say a team of biologists – and they show it when they poop. These ...

Ever wonder why dogs need to get themselves into just the right position to do their business? As it turns out, dogs align their body axis according to Earth’s magnetic field when they squat to poop—a ...

What if we told you dogs and even come primates have the ability to see, yes see, magnetic fields? New research having been published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that dogs and even some ...

Dog owners have observed some odd behaviors among their pets — sniffing butts, eating garbage, giving unconditional love — but one habit has probably escaped their attention: Dogs apparently prefer to ...

With their strong sense of smell and unparalleled gift for tracking, dogs have sometimes been called “fur missiles,” and a recent study reveals another reason they may be so good at “homing” in.

Over the years there have been many reports of lost dogs traveling hundreds, or even thousands of miles, to return to their homes. The question that has puzzled scientists has always been "How do the ...

Source: SC Psychological Enterprises Ltd. It seems that every year, the popular press reports dozens (maybe even hundreds) of cases where a dog was lost, or accidentally transported away from home, ...

It’s the axis of beagle! Dogs are so attuned to the Earth’s magnetic field that they line up with it to relieve themselves, a new study found. Dogs of all breeds overwhelmingly prefer to do their ...

Dogs can typically smell and hear far better than their human companions. Now it appears they can sense Earth’s magnetic field too, say a team of biologists – and they show it when they poop. These ...