A study was conducted by the University of Arizona researchers regarding specific genes of canines that are responsible for making puppies connect with humans. The goal is to identify which puppies are best suited to be service animals.

Evan MacLean, study co-author, an assistant professor of anthropology, and director of the Arizona Canine Cognition Center at the University of Arizona said, “We found that there’s definitely a strong genetic component, and they’re definitely doing it from the get-go.”

While the study will greatly benefit the training of service animals, it is still a long way from reaching completion. But when it does, service animal trainers will be able to find the best strategies to train puppies for service.

Source: MAHONING MATTERS

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