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2024

June 30, 2024: New York Times. How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats). https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/30/science/pets-research-dogs-cats.html

June 26, 2024: New York Times. A Feline Scientist Explains Why Your Cat Might Actually Like You. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/science/pets-cats-social-cognition.html

June 15, 2024: BBC. Are animals conscious? How new research is changing minds. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv223z15mpmo

June 1, 2024: Salon. Show of paws: Do dogs understand the hand-stacking TikTok trend? https://www.salon.com/2024/06/01/show-of-paws-do-dogs-understand-the-hand-stacking-tiktok-trend/

May 5, 2024: CBS News. Study finds that dogs mirror their behavior with kids. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/study-finds-that-dogs-mirror-their-behavior-with-kids-pet-project/

April 19, 2024: Washington Post. Can dogs ‘catch’ yawns from humans? https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/04/19/contagious-yawning-dogs/

April 16, 2024: The Atlantic. What Can Having Pets Teach You About Parenting? https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/04/pet-dog-practice-kid-parenting-style/678080/

April 2, 2024: My Central Oregon. Dog Training Helps Kids with Disabilities. https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2024/04/01/dog-training-helps-kids-with-disabilities/

March 27, 2024: KEZI News. Oregon State University dog-training program helps improve activity of kids with disabilities. https://www.kezi.com/news/local/oregon-state-university-dog-training-program-helps-improve-activity-of-kids-with-disabilities/article_2289c19c-ec73-11ee-97b7-0f38f72173b7.html

March 20, 2024: KOIN News Portland. OSU lab featured in The Washington Post dispels rumors of cats being antisocial creatures. https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/osu-lab-featured-in-the-washington-post-dispels-rumors-of-cats-being-antisocial-creatures/

March 12, 2024: Washington Post. Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood. https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2024/03/12/cats-behavior-misunderstood/

February 29, 2024: The New York Times. It’s the Cat’s Meow but You Just Don’t Understand. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/science/cats-animal-behavior-meow.html

February 24, 2024: Inverse. Why Do Cats Hate Water? The Aversion Has a Simple Answer. https://www.inverse.com/science/why-do-cats-hate-water-evolution

February 15, 2024: The Wildest. Nature vs. Nurture: Does Your Parenting Style Influence Your Pet’s Behavior? https://www.thewildest.com/pet-behavior/nature-vs-nurture-dog-parenting

2023

October 5^th, 2023: News Week. Are You an ‘Authoritative’ Dog Owner? These Are the Benefits. https://www.newsweek.com/authoritative-dog-owner-style-benefits-1830178

September 28, 2023: Psychology Today. 5 Harmful Feline Myths, Debunked

Misperceptions about domestic cat behavior hurt cats and their people. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-minds/202309/5-harmful-feline-myths-debunked

September 20, 2023: The Atlantic. Dogs Need Understanding, Not Dominance. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2023/09/dog-training-alpha-positive-reinforcement-gentle-parenting/675384/

August 8, 2023: Upworthy. Don’t worry your cat does love you. Science says so.

https://www.upworthy.com/it-turns-out-your-cat-actually-does-loves-you-a-new-study-says-so-rp2

August 8, 2023: Engadget. Why humans can’t use natural language processing to speak with the animals. https://www.engadget.com/why-humans-cant-use-natural-language-processing-to-speak-with-the-animals-143050169.html

May 5, 2023: Discover Magazine. Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads to One Side? https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/why-do-dogs-tilt-their-heads-to-one-side

March 14, 2023: Salon. What dogs do when humans are not around, according to experts. https://www.salon.com/2023/03/14/what-dogs-do-when-humans-are-not-home/

March 17^th, 2023: Live Science. Why do dogs tilt their heads? https://www.livescience.com/why-do-dogs-tilt-their-heads (also covered by Salon).

January 27, 2023: The Washington Post. Want a well-trained dog? Start with a better-trained human. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/01/27/how-to-train-dog-better/

2022

December 15, 2022: Popular Science. Your cat is probably more attached to you than you think. Unlike dogs, cats are not known for their attachment issues. But science tells a different story. https://www.popsci.com/environment/cat-bond-human/

November 21, 2022: Great Pet Care. Can Dogs Be Autistic? https://www.greatpetcare.com/dog-behavior/can-dogs-be-autistic/

October 27, 2022: Salon. A study of dog parenting techniques has a definitive answer on how to make Fido the very best boy. https://www.salon.com/2022/10/27/dog-parenting-techniques/

October 21, 2022: The Washington Post. Think your pet acts weird? Meet these furry pals. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/10/21/pets-weird-behaviors/

October 19, 2022: MSN News. The best way to parent your dog, according to study. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/dogs-need-understanding-not-dominance/ar-AA1h0t4i

October 11, 2022: KOIN Portland. OSU research finds that parenting style also affects dogs. https://www.koin.com/news/osu-research-finds-that-parenting-style-also-affects-dogs/

September 30, 2022: The Washington Post. A dog who loves boxes. A cat who loves socks. Why are pets so weird? https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/30/dog-who-loves-boxes-cat-who-loves-socks-why-are-pets-so-weird/

September 20, 2022: Science Magazine. Can wolves bond with people like dogs do? https://www.science.org/content/article/can-wolves-bond-people-dogs-do

August 29, 2022: MSN News. Growing Up with a Dog Can Be Good for Children’s Health and Happiness, Studies Find.

July 20, 2022: Vida de Bicho. (Online Brazilian pet publication). Por que o cachorro é considerado o melhor amigo do homem? [Why is the dog considered man’s best friend?]. https://vidadebicho.globo.com/comportamento/noticia/2022/07/por-que-o-cachorro-e-considerado-o-melhor-amigo-do-homem.ghtml

July 22, 2022: Vida de Bicho. (Online Brazilian pet publication). Cães realmente escolhem um “humano preferido”, entenda. [Do Dogs Really Choose a Preferred Human]. https://vidadebicho.globo.com/comportamento/noticia/2022/07/caes-realmente-escolhem-um-humano-preferido-entenda.ghtml

May 24, 2022: Discover Magazine. How Does Your Dog Understand You? https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/how-does-your-dog-understand-you

March 17, 2022: News Week. Why Does My Dog Stare at Me? https://www.newsweek.com/why-does-my-dog-stare-me-1683210

March 1, 2022: CNN Chasing Life with Sanjay Gupta. Podcast feature: The Health Benefits of Pets. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-health-benefits-of-pets/id1501029683?i=1000552555234

April 13, 2022: Yahoo! Life. Do Cats Love Their Owners? Here’s How You Can Tell. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/cats-love-owners-heres-tell-182110182.html?guccounter=1

April 6, 2022: Popular Science. Dogs know exactly what they’re doing when they give you the ‘puppy eyes’. https://www.popsci.com/animals/dog-domestication-wolves-evolution-puppy-eyes/

February 11, 2022: AgInfo.net Sportsman’s spotlight. Train Dogs Early. https://www.aginfo.net/report/52079/Sportsman-s-Spotlight/Train-Dogs-Early

January 5, 2022: The Mayor Documentary. A Chronicle of Williams Syndrome. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16444948/

2021

December 31, 2021: Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Radio feature about our HAI lab’s research on dog-child bonds and our animal assisted intervention program “What does calm look like? It has four legs and can be pretty slobbery.

October 28, 2021: Science Magazine. Why do dogs tilt their heads? New study offers clues.

October 28, 2021: Shape Magazine. Why play is so good for dogs and cats.

October 1, 2021 National Geographic Magazine “Yes, dogs can ‘catch’ their owners’ emotions”

September 30, 2021 Horse Talk Magazine “Intriguing questions arise around selection criteria for therapy horses”

Sept 29, 2021 Scientias (Netherlands) ‘Jouw Kat Heeft Je Harder Nodig Dan Je Denkt’ (‘Your Cat Needs You More Than You Think’)

September 27, 2021 People Magazine “Cats May Connect to Their Owners Just as Much as Dogs, Study Finds”.

September 25, 2021 Der Spiegel Magazine (German publication). ‘Auch Kinder können die Führung übernehmen’ (‘Children can also take the lead’)

August 27, 2021 New York Times “I Can’t Stop Wondering What’s Going On Inside My Cat’s Head”

August 11, 2021 Washington Post for a story about how dogs perceive music. “Does This Dog Hate Bach?”

August 10, 2021 Shape Magazine “These Benefits of Having a Cat Will Convince You to Adopt a Feline ASAP”

August 8, 2021: Indy 100. Cats see their humans as parents – maybe even more so than dogs, according to study. https://www.indy100.com/science-tech/cats-human-owner-parents-dogs-b1898512

July 20, 2021 New Scientist “Dogs will ignore you if they know you are lying, unlike young children”

July 15, 2021 National Geographic “Some dogs are geniuses—just like humans”

July 8, 2021 Featured on the Science Pawdcast. Season 3 Episode 19: Cave Fires, Wiggly Cats and Monique Udell on the Human, Animal Bond!

June 4, 2021 Smithsonian Magazine “Puppies Are Born Ready to Communicate With Humans”

March 31, 2021 ABC National Radio (Australian Broadcasting Channel) “What does calm look like? It has four legs and can be pretty slobbery”.

March 23, 2021 NPR “On National Puppy Day, A Clue Into A Dog’s Behavior”

March 17, 2021 New York Times “The Family Dog Is in Sync With Your Kids”

February 8, 2021 Pet Business Magazine “How Closely Do Dogs Emulate Human Behavior?”

February 2, 2021 KGW8 News “OSU study looks at the connection between kids and dogs”

Jan 26, 2021 KTVZ News “OSU study finds dogs sync their behavior with kids, but not as much as adults”

Jan 27, 2021 Corvallis Gazette Times, “New OSU study shows dogs take some cues from kids”

Jan 28, 2021 Z100 Portland “Dogs Connect with kids”

2020

February 21, 2020 New York Times “Whisky Knows Her Toys”

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