https://trudog.com/ If you’ve ever been around a dog that’s bitten someone, you know the pet parent usually says, “I don’t know why he did that! He’s never done that before!” The truth is any dog will bite given the right…
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LAST UPDATED ON MAY 30, 2017 While sleep patterns vary widely among animal classes and species, there are a few general rules of thumb. Sleep serves important evolutionary functions for all animals, but sleep patterns and positioning are based in large…
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC Canine Corner Dogs may have an internal compass that senses Earth’s magnetic field. Posted Jan 02, 2014 Over the years there have been many reports of lost dogs traveling hundreds, or even thousands of…
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https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/ https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/author/kgruber/ A German wirehaired pointer walking on a field. Photograph by Juniors Bildarchiv, AlamyDogs don’t need a compass: Your best friend can sense Earth’s magnetic field, say researchers who report that dogs preferentially align themselves facing north or south…
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By Aly Semigran April 25, 2017 at 04:36PM Best Friends Animal Society, a rescue organization based in Kanab, Utah, is leading a coalition to make all animal shelters across the country “no-kill” by 2025. “We thought it was time to put…
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Anyone who’s watched a pup wag her tail, bark, or even move her paws as if running in her sleep probably doesn’t need convincing that dogs can dream. But are our companion’s nocturnal experiences similar to ours… and what exactly…
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The “Quiet” Command Is your dog being too noisy with all the barking? Turn on your dog’s mute feature by teaching him the “Quiet” command. Here’s how. You’ll Need… Stock up on tasty, interesting treats that are sure to…
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Have you ever come home to a puddle of pee on the floor, or worse, a ripped up pair of shoes? When that happens, as much as you probably want to discipline your dog right then, you should know that…
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Why Do Dogs Tug?Tug of war; it’s as classic as a game of fetch, as timeless as the sound of a squeaker. But why do dogs love it so much? @TheFurryCampbells via Instagram The short answer is, we don’t know….
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BY MIKKEL BECKER | OCTOBER 8, 2013 http://www.vetstreet.com/ As much as we love our dogs, they are prone to behaviors…
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We humans love aromatherapy. Even if you’re not the type to buy scented candles or burn incense, we’re all susceptible to the awesome power of smell. Think about the feeling you get when you encounter a familiar smell – like…
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Posted on: June 29, 2015 Summer with pets is the best. No one else is as good at reminding us to get outside and smell the flowers. But sometimes cats’ and dogs’ love of nature can lead to funny…
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by Dr. Wailani Sung Cuddling and petting our pets can be soothing and stress reducing for many people. It is a great way to strengthen the human animal bond. It is normal for social animals to exhibit behaviors that…
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https://www.petfinder.com/ While cats may seem mysterious to some, to others, understanding a cat is simply a matter of paying attention, watching the cat’s body language and responding accordingly. Cats use a variety of ways to communicate their feelings, needs and…
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Posted on: September 09, 2013 BODY LANGUAGE AND MOOD It’s easy to interpret a dog’s behavior the same way you might interpret a friend’s. But it’s important to remember that dogs and humans aren’t the same, and it’s worth getting…
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