Dogs

St John is scouting for more than 100 volunteers for a very special programme, and it's pretty fussy about who will qualify. For starters, volunteers are assessed for their temperament - and their… Video, Audio

Over the past 14 years, Dr Alexandra Horowitz has spent her days at the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College in New York trying to understand what it's like to be a dog; how they see the world and how… Audio

There is no end to the different stereotypes when it comes to dog breeds and perceived behaviour traits. However, recent research suggests traits may have less to do with breeds than previously… Audio

Police in the Cook Islands have resorted to shooting stray dogs, amid a spate of dog attacks on locals.

Thousands of unregistered animals are roaming freely, menacing and attacking people and… Audio

Nearly 90 percent of dogs that experienced the death of another canine companion living in the same house showed signs of grief, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports..Professor… Audio

If we truly care about animals, says British philosopher Nick Zangwill, then the right thing to do is breed them, kill them, and eat them. Professor Zangill is with us to discuss why eating animals… Audio

Kathryn speaks with the producer of a documentary series on the evolution of dogs, narrated by dog-lover and Downton Abbey's own Hugh Bonneville. An estimated billion dogs live with and alongside us… Audio

Christchurch airport is bracing for a huge influx of Aucklanders as the city's residents are freed after more than 100 days locked down. And for those struggling with the crowds and the extra anxiety… Video, Audio

Mount Maunganui beach allows dogs to run free off-leash all year round, but after a violent collision locals are calling for an off-leash ban during day-time hours. John Adshead has been appealing to… Audio

The Hilton hotel at Lake Taupō is throwing out the welcome for pampered pooches. It's the first local establishment in the international chain to offer in room accommodation for your fur baby.

Hotel… Video, Audio

Taranaki-based clinical animal behaviourist Mat Ward specialises in positive reinforcement training, for new pups and throughout their life. It's never too late to teach an old dog a new trick, says… Audio

A Dunedin couple has developed an ice cream range especially for dogs - think bacon rather than goodie goodie gum drops. Scoop Dog inventer Aleisha Kennedy explains how they came up with the idea.

 A new study of canines showed that dogs often tilt their heads before correctly receiving a specific toy. Which suggests the behaviour might be a sign of concentration and recall. Dr. Andrea… Audio

Claire visits the team at K9 Medical Detection Charitable Trust to learn how their dogs are being trained to detect bowel and prostate cancer. Audio

The Wellington cable car has opened its doors for dogs to take in the view of the capital on a good day.

A month long trial started today to let people bring their canine friends on board - and how… Video, Audio

Kate Macdougall's memoir London's No. 1 Dog Walking Agency is an entertaining perspective on a left-field profession and a coming of age story. Armed with a degree in Art History, and eschewing a back… Audio