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Canine Friends to the End

By Stanley Coren, Ph.D., F.R.S.C. on September 21, 2009 in Canine Corner

Evidence of the emotional support that dogs provide comes from the fact that some people, facing what they know to be their immanent death, choose to spend their last moments of life with their dogs. Read More

Two sides to relationship

Submitted by Dave on September 29, 2009 - 10:16am.

My companion is a 9 year old mini schnauzer who has been a loyal and loving pal from the beginning. She is now losing her struggle with lymphoma and I have comforted her through her journey and I will be holding her when she goes - as she would with me. Thank you.

Puppy Love

Submitted by Will Zaporro on December 4, 2009 - 10:44am.

I think dogs love us way out of proportion to what we deserve.

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Stanley Coren, Ph.D.

Stanley Coren, Ph.D., F.R.S.C., is a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia.

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