Dog owners are faced with a variety of challenges as their canine companions grow and develop. Aging dogs might be experiencing health problems, while puppies will be adjusting to being away from their mother. The way owners approach interactions with their dogs is dependent on the canine’s needs, and these needs must even be considered …
There’s nothing more fun than thinking of a name for your new little girl – whether her fluffy fur makes you want to choose something sweet and sensitive, or her insurmountable size has you considering something more regal – there is a name out there perfect for every puppy. From unique and exotic to downright …
An owner’s physical and emotional reactions have an impact on their dogs. Owners must carefully respond to negative attention-seeking behaviors to maintain a trusting relationship while discouraging bad habits. Even something as simple as ignoring a dog can have unforeseen effects. Dogs are aware of when you ignore them. They are impacted both physically and …
If you ask a pet parent how astute their dog is, you will likely be told their dog is smarter than most humans and the smartest kid on the block. With a simple sniff of the bum, dogs can process a great deal of information on another dog, including their age, gender, and mood. Still, …
Did you know that dogs use their tails to express feelings and communicate with people and other canines? But while most people believe that a waggy tail equals a happy dog, there’s more to tail-wagging than it meets the eye. Why do dogs wag their tails? Dogs wag their tails to express a wide range …
Dogs are hard-wired to bark, and, reasonably, you have to expect some barking from a neighbor’s dog. However, non-stop barking is not normal, and when it feels like it goes on all night, it can cause some very un-neighborly feelings. When neighborhood dogs bark all night incessantly, they disturb the peace, disrupt your sleep, and …
We’ve all had the experience of listening to a dog barking and wondering when it will ever stop. It sometimes seems as if they could carry on forever, which begs the question as to whether dogs get tired of barking. Dogs don’t get tired of barking. Dogs bark to communicate, and they are capable of …
Humans long ago labeled dogs as man’s best friend. After all, you wouldn’t find many wolves and humans interacting socially. When dog domestication began, pack hierarchy did not cease to exist, but do dogs think we are part of their pack? Yes, dogs think of humans as part of their pack and treat them as …
Dogs are one of the smartest mammals on the planet. With an immense intelligence, ability to be trained and learn tricks, and an intense love for their owners, it’s no surprise what dogs can do. Dogs can remember who their owners are after two weeks. Dogs have excellent long-term memories. They can remember specific events …
The most important senses a dog possesses are sight, touch, and smell, and a dog uses all three senses to perceive their world. However, the sense of smell is their primary sense, and through their highly developed sense of smell, dogs learn about each other, potential threats, and tasty treats. This raises the question, “Can …
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