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How Do Dogs Communicate?

How Do Dogs Communicate?

Dog Communication: Are You Listening to Your Dog’s True Voice? You’ve just gotten home after a brutal day at work. The headache from your busy schedule would love nothing more than to be relieved by a warm welcome from your family. photo credit: theihno As soon as you open the door you hear the high-pitched voice of your wife as she is scolding your ten-year-old son, while his little [...]
Why Do Dogs Howl?

Why Do Dogs Howl?

Understanding why dogs howl and the meaning of some of the other noises they make can help owners to learn more about what’s on their dog’s mind at any time and get close to understanding what makes them tick.
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Nearly every dog eats grass sometimes, and some dogs eat it all the time. You would think that veterinarians would have a pretty good idea by now of why they do it. But they don’t, mainly because no one has figured out how to ask dogs two important questions: “Do you like the taste?” and “If it tastes so good, why do you throw it up?” If only dog’s could talk! But [...]
Why Do Dogs Pant?

Why Do Dogs Pant?

Unlike us, dogs can’t take their clothes off when they get too hot. Regardless of the weather dogs are always wearing their jackets. When our body temperatures get too high we sweat, dress in lighter clothes and we do what we can to avoid situations likely to make us even hotter.
How to Teach a Dog To Sit

How to Teach a Dog To Sit

The “Sit” command is an easy way to have your puppy show off his good manners. He can sit when visitor comes, when you meet a friend out walking, when you are preparing his dinner, or when he has to wait for just about anything. It is also one of the easiest exercises to practice because you can ask him to sit whenever and wherever you like. A Sit is especially good for little everyday [...]
Crate Training a Puppy

Crate Training a Puppy

Crate training a puppy is a necessary process for most dog owners. Follow the crate training steps below to ensure the process is quick and easy for yourself and your dog. Crate training your puppy is a fantastic way to manage the safety and wellbeing of young puppies. When used properly the crate is an invaluable tool for establishing good habits in your puppies from day one and also for preventing [...]
Separation Anxiety In Dogs – How To Treat It

Separation Anxiety In Dogs – How To Treat It

Separation anxiety is an enormous problem in the canine world. This article discusses ways us dog lovers can ideally prevent separation anxiety or at least treat it effectively. One of the greatest joys of dog ownership is the tight bond we experience and encourage with our dogs. However, if your dog becomes too reliant or dependant on you, dog separation anxiety can develop.
Help! My Dog is Aggressive

Help! My Dog is Aggressive

Many natural canine reactions can be misinterpreted as  aggression  by uneducated humans. This is generally the main problem with dogs and their owners, when a situation arises in which the dog feels threatened his natural response is to defend himself. To the untrained eye this seems like unmitigated aggression, but would anybody with an  untrained eye  own a dog anyway  You bet they would!
Why Do Dogs Drink From The Toilet?

Why Do Dogs Drink From The Toilet?

To people, a dog who drinks from the toilet is just gross. But to a dog, the toilet is a constantly freshened source of good water. This is completely understandable. Just think back before dogs had people laying out their food and water every day – they had to provide their own refreshments.
How to Cope With a High Energy Dog

How to Cope With a High Energy Dog

Energy is fundamental to the survival of any living thing, be that the fastest cheater or the most slovenly sloth. All creatures process their energy in different ways, ways that are best for the type of life they lead. Dogs are quite high on the scale when it comes to the most energetic animals, and certain dogs are much higher on that scale than others. The reason that dogs such as Dalmatians, Jack [...]
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