Canine minds uncovered

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120504110504.htm It’s dogs again, horse people, but this is amazing! fMRI scans of dogs’ brains show neural regions responding to owners’ hand signals.  So now you can see the physiological evidence that shows your dog’s brain really is doing something when you give them any kind of cue.  Great to see the neurobiology in action!  Click

Champion the wonder horse!

Here’s an uplifting report of how one horse’s quick thinking and concern for his friend saved one little filly’s life ….. (click on the link) http://bcove.me/sjz9iv5q

Do dogs do “guilty”?….

Sometimes I use the term “evolution equine” loosely – here’s an interesting finding from one of my favourite canine behaviourists, Alexandra Horowitz – are you sure about that look on your dog’s face when you come home and find the empty food wrapper/chewed shoe/torn cushion……? http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0376635709001004