Knowing your dog’s personality can help you understand his/her behavior. Your dog may have a specific personality or a combination of 2 or more. Based on your dog’s personality, you can be aware of how s/he will react in some situations and avoid unwanted behavior. A dog who is secure and confident in his/her environment […]
According to the ASPCA, food guarding or aggression is not the same as resource guarding. Most dogs become very excited around mealtime, watching you prepare their food. They hop around and even bark if you’re a bit slow. But some dogs are fearful that their food will be taken away. Other dogs see you as […]
Renowned veterinarian Dr. Mart Becker likened a dog’s leg lifting to the Rockettes of New York City Radio City Music Hall fame. But they (the dogs) wouldn’t make a very attractive chorus line. Most male dogs do lift their leg to urinate, but some females do too. Intact female dogs will sometimes lift their leg […]
