Behavior

For a dog owner, it often feels like we understand our pet better than we understand other people. But some dog behaviors remain a mystery to us, even ones that we also exhibit from time to time. Teeth chattering is an excellent example. We know that our teeth chatter when we’re cold, tired, or twitchy … Read more

Introduction: A Behavior As Mystifying As It Is Disgusting If you are like most people, you were probably horrified the first time you saw a dog eat poop. Indeed, there is a special kind of horror when you see a cute and loveable creature do something so disgusting. What went through your head when you … Read more

When two dogs get along, it’s like magic. The way they play off each other’s energies, complement each other’s personalities and enjoy each other’s company is like nothing else in the world. But when relations between them go south, there’s nothing joyful about it. Dog fights aren’t just unpleasant to see and hear. They’re potentially … Read more

Is there anything your dog loves more than a game of fetch? All right, dinner time, maybe. Table scraps, sure. Belly rubs… yeah, we’ll give you that one. But fetch is definitely up there! As far as active playtime goes, fetch is about as good as it gets for your dog. Maybe it’s the wind … Read more

If we weren’t here to manage our dogs’ diets, they’d probably eat just about anything. Oh, who are we kidding — they already do that, from poop and garbage to grass and rocks. The latter is a particularly vexing craving that’s surprisingly common in dogs. Rocks may not be food, but good luck telling that … Read more

Dogs provide their humans health benefits in addition to unconditional love. They calm us when we are anxious, love us so thoroughly that we can’t possibly be depressed, and stimulate us to release the feel-good hormone endorphins in our brains.  In recent years, dogs have stepped up their game to become service dogs. They guide … Read more

How Hard Is It To Potty-Train A Dog? It’s tough to give a straight answer on this topic. This is because the difficulty of potty-training a dog will depend entirely on you. A skilled owner who gives clear and consistent direction will normally find this process easy. However, some of it will also depend on … Read more

When a dog bites its nails, it is unlikely to attract your attention. There isn’t any kind of loud noise or a lot of movement, so it’s an easy sign of miss. However, it is often a sign of a larger problem. This problem could be physical or mental. Either way, it’s not something to … Read more

All dog owners have experienced it: you are comfortably lounging in your favorite chair, your bare feet dangling casually over the edge when your furry canine friend gives you a ticklish wake-up call. A warm, wet tongue between the toes is enough to make even the most seasoned dog owner shriek in disgust, but what … Read more

Introduction: A Difficult Behavior To Pin Down Shaking is one of those ubiquitous dog behaviors that most of us don’t even notice. However, for the responsible dog owner who wants to make sure that their dog has the best care possible, it pays to notice everything. Shaking can be one of the most difficult dog … Read more