Besides the obvious differences, are the sexes different behaviorally? Most of us have very strong opinions on whether we prefer male or female dogs and the reasons why. Although there is very little scientific proof to substantiate what people believe are different behavioural traits, humans do have their preferences. The truth is that a dog’s […]
Dog Behavior
Ever wonder why your dog does the things he does? Scientists have only recently begun studying dog behavior seriously. Dog owners all know that their dogs are intelligent and can understand them pretty well. Researchers are studying how much of the anecdotal stories can be proven scientifically and whether dogs’ behavior has been modified as a result of living closely with humans. They claim that humans may misinterpret dog behavior, seeing the dog’s actions through the prism of human behavior. Understanding a dog’s behavior opens up the possibilities of modifying it or simply reacting appropriately.
Letting Your Dog Off Leash
The safety of your dog as well as people is the main concern of letting your dog off leash. People living in rural areas think nothing of allowing their dogs to run free without restrictions. Most others living in suburban or urban areas wouldn’t dream of letting their dogs off leash unless the area is […]
When Dogs Don’t Like Each Other
Have you ever met someone to whom you took an immediate dislike? I know I have. Perhaps it’s just something we sense about the other person that raises our hackles. It may happen, at a later date, that we discover we were wrong and become friends. But the same may not be true for our […]
Why Dogs Roll in Stinky Stuff
While dogs are well domesticated, they do retain certain instinctive actions passed down through their ancestors. In some cases it’s the survival instinct and in others, just because it feels good. Dogs disguise their own scent by rolling in smelly things. This ancient instinct confuses their prey when they are hunting or helps to keep […]
Small Dogs Fighting withs Large Dogs
In the right corner we have Killer the Chihuahua. In the opposite corner is Brutus, the Rottweiler. If you’ve ever shared your home with a small dog, you may have experienced your pet picking on the big guys. There could be several reasons why this happens. We often treat small dogs like breakable toys, much […]
Dog Bites at Dog Parks
When taking a dog to the dog park, we all hope that everyone is well socialized and will adhere to the rules. Unfortunately this is not always the case and a dog fight can escalate into more serious dog bites. If you know your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, stay away from dog parks. […]
How Paws Communicate
Dogs have many ways of communicating with us including using their paws to “talk.” Dogs are very adept at reading our body language and the tone of voice we use to talk to them. They may not understand exactly what they’ve done to upset you, but they do know that it’s something that has made […]
Grass-Eating Dogs
There’s a lot of debate but no one knows for certain why dogs eat grass. Some dogs eat grass at every opportunity while others may only partake of it occasionally. Grass-eating appears to help the occasional gobbler soothe an upset stomach by vomiting. Dogs that eat grass on an almost daily basis usually don’t show […]
Dogs Eating Dirt
What is it that makes dirt so attractive that some dogs add it to their diet? It can be especially frustrating when you feed your dog the highest quality food, home-cook, feed complete raw meals or a combination of any of these. There are several reasons put forth as to why dogs eat dirt – […]
Repeating Commands
When asking your dog to do something, do you find yourself repeating a specific instruction several times (example-stay, stay, stay and so on)? Don’t feel badly, many of us are guilty of this behavior. Perhaps we humans think if we repeat a command, our dog will get it and do the behavior. Professional trainers tell […]