Fear is the strongest motivator when dogs bite. Biting is the last defense a dog uses. Most dogs give signals, warning us beforehand to stop what we are doing or to stay away. If we humans don’t interpret the signals correctly, we may leave the dog with no choice but to bite. Observe your dog […]
Just as we humans can be annoyed by certain touches, dogs can react similarly. Some dogs don’t mind being petted on the head while others dislike it, sometimes intensely. Here are several reasons why dogs can be annoyed by head petting. It disrupts the view of their surroundings. It can blur their vision. Some people […]
Barking is a normal activity for a dog and one that is not easy to control. All dogs bark to some degree. But some breeds are bred to bark. Guard and herding dogs particularly bark a lot because they are bred to sound an alarm if they sense danger. Barking is one of ways dogs […]
