Dogs have earned the nickname "man's best friend" for a good reason. They can smell our stress, cry tears of joy when reunited with us and express curiosity about us when we are away. It seems only fair that humans return the favor by treating our canine friends with the same respect they seem to give us.
Yet when it comes to dog ownership, there are many different styles of dog-rearing — and not all are equal, or result in happy, well-adjusted dogs. Such was the subject of a recent study published in the scientific journal Animal Cognition, that sought to understand what produces emotionally healthy, well-adjusted, happy dogs.
