/tags/humans-and-dogs humans and dogs en-US WLRN Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:30:33 GMT /2021-09-15/cuba-vaccinating-toddlers-for-covid-doctors-refusing-the-unvaccinated-virus-sniffing-dogs Cuba started vaccinating children under 12. A South Florida doctor refuses unvaccinated patients. Plus, Miami International Airport is using dogs to prevent the spread of COVID. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:30:33 GMT /2021-09-15/cuba-vaccinating-toddlers-for-covid-doctors-refusing-the-unvaccinated-virus-sniffing-dogs Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Chris Remington /2020-01-25/how-super-sniffer-dogs-are-helping-detect-disease-around-the-world Our canine buddies can do more than play fetch. Turns out dogs' incredible sense of smell is a secret weapon in medicine. Sat, 25 Jan 2020 11:11:00 GMT /2020-01-25/how-super-sniffer-dogs-are-helping-detect-disease-around-the-world John Henning Schumann /2019-12-19/among-the-proposals-vying-for-state-backing-k9s-for-warriors As legislative session looms on the horizon, lawmakers are trying to squeeze in their personal projects into next years’ budget. However, not all of... Thu, 19 Dec 2019 22:22:46 GMT /2019-12-19/among-the-proposals-vying-for-state-backing-k9s-for-warriors Robbie Gaffney /2019-10-26/dog-people-live-longer-but-why Hanging out with dogs might be good for your health. A researcher reviews the science and discusses the very real link between dog ownership and reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Sat, 26 Oct 2019 11:00:28 GMT /2019-10-26/dog-people-live-longer-but-why Angus Chen /news/2019-02-22/all-are-welcome-plantation-church-hosts-dog-friendly-service All dogs may go to heaven, but not all dogs go to church.Saint Benedict's Episcopal Church in Plantation, Florida, has welcomed dogs to its Saturday… Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:00:00 GMT /news/2019-02-22/all-are-welcome-plantation-church-hosts-dog-friendly-service Associated Press /2017-06-12/dog-owners-walk-22-minutes-more-per-day-and-yes-it-counts-as-exercise A new study finds dog owners on average walk 22 more minutes more per day compared to people without dogs. The benefits of walking include a lower risk of heart disease and premature death. Mon, 12 Jun 2017 21:35:00 GMT /2017-06-12/dog-owners-walk-22-minutes-more-per-day-and-yes-it-counts-as-exercise Allison Aubrey /2017-05-15/yawning-may-promote-social-bonding-even-between-dogs-and-humans Bears do it, bats do it. So do dogs and humans. They all yawn. It's a common behavior, but why is a bit of a mystery. Researchers think yawning may perk up the brain and help with social bonding. Mon, 15 May 2017 08:37:00 GMT /2017-05-15/yawning-may-promote-social-bonding-even-between-dogs-and-humans Michelle Trudeau, Jane Greenhalgh /2017-04-23/dogs-are-doggos-an-internet-language-built-around-love-for-the-puppers DoggoLingo is a rising language on the Internet that's full of cutesy suffixes and onomatopoeias. It might even change the way you talk to your pet. Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:01:00 GMT /2017-04-23/dogs-are-doggos-an-internet-language-built-around-love-for-the-puppers Jessica Boddy /news/2014-09-15/fort-lauderdale-fire-department-welcomes-search-dog-with-a-badge At the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department, Rit the fire dog is dying for his first real-world assignment. The firefighters want to see it, too, but that… Mon, 15 Sep 2014 21:51:40 GMT /news/2014-09-15/fort-lauderdale-fire-department-welcomes-search-dog-with-a-badge /show/topical-currents/2013-01-29/whats-a-dog-for-the-age-old-connection-with-humans 01/29/13 - Tuesday's Topical Currents examines the unique relationship between humans and dogs. Descended from the wolf, dogs were utilitarian working… Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMT /show/topical-currents/2013-01-29/whats-a-dog-for-the-age-old-connection-with-humans Joseph Cooper