Mental Floss

DOGS

This one seems to love music.

Some scientific evidence has shown that dogs exhibit calmer behavior while listening to soothing music.

CaLea Johnson








Dog whistles can make training easier.

The ultrasonic training instruments are easy to use. But there’s a dark history behind their inventor—and their initial purpose.

Jake Rossen








She's probably looking at one of our map or dog pieces.

Content about maps, fascinating facts about everyday objects, language, and dogs was a hit among Mental Floss readers this year.

Kerry Wolfe








His name is probably not actually Fido.

“Fido” is a name that has become synonymous with all things dog. But where did the name come from?

Meredith Danko