Dogs just can’t help it. They automatically and voluntarily imitate the behavior of their owners, even if it costs them a snack.

pre-moving sale bolstered adoption rates at the Decatur Animal Shelter this week, but city officials say there are still many loving animals in need of good homes during the busy litter season.

A pre-moving sale bolstered adoption rates at the Decatur Animal Shelter this week, but city officials say there are still many loving animals in need of good homes during the busy litter season.

(PhysOrg.com) — Scientists studying imitative behavior have found that, just like people, dogs learn quickest by automatic imitation. Apart from the budgerigar, this is the first time automatic imitation has been demonstrated in a non-human species.

When our German shepherd passed last year, we were sure there could be no other pet so perfect.She was so in tune to our routines, moods and habits that she anticipated and reacted appropriately 99 percent of the time.