Aren’t dog kisses the best? You can walk away with slightly damp cheeks or a full-on dripping face … but so worth it. A dog’s love is unconditional, and a dog kiss is merely one way they show affection for their humans. While the slobbery sweet nothings are hard to resist, you might want to …
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They may be man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean we understand all the weird things dogs do and what they mean. You know what we’re talking about: butt scooting, butt sniffing, and well … how do we put this … humping. These typical dog behaviors have humans scratching their heads and, sometimes, cringing. Chances …
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Do you have one of those back yards that resembles moon cheese, thanks to your hyper-digging dog? This rather annoying habit to us humans, aside from destruction, serves many purposes for our canine friends. The good news is, once you identify why your pet digs up your yard like it’s a minefield, you can correct …
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It’s a fact: Dogs love being around their humans. You can’t blame them. Humans provide attention, comfort, shelter, and food. At the same time, dogs (and other pets too) provide us comfort, warmth, companionship, and entertainment. While this partnership typically works — it is, after all, why humans domesticated dogs and cats in the first …
What is a ‘Velcro Dog’ and How to Stop Clingy Behavior Read More »
Do you have astraphobia? Does your dog? Astraphobia, which can affect humans and animals, is the abnormal fear of thunder and lightning. One small study reported in the International Journal of Animal Health Development suggests that the majority of dogs suffer to some extent from astraphobia — 66.66% of dogs in the study showed abnormal …
Storm Anxiety: How to Calm a Dog During Thunder, Lightning and Loud Noises Read More »
Any time you walk into an animal shelter, you can find any number of dogs that are desperate for a new home that provides stability, care, and above all else, an abundance of love. For many of these animals, only they know their histories. Some were abandoned, some abused, while others were simply neglected and …
Handle With Care: Adopting and Training Abused Dogs Read More »
Bookmark These Dog Websites! Our Big List of Online Resources for Dog Lovers Looking for some health information for your dog? Searching for the perfect companion and not sure where to start? Or, maybe you need some pet inspiration? If you’re a dog lover and looking for pet resources you’ve come to the right place. …
Are your dog grooming sessions more like a battle of wills? You, the responsible pet owner, have brush in hand ready to work the gnarly tangles out of her coat. Meanwhile, your dog stands defiant and would just assume to bite your face off than endure a grooming session? What to do if your dog …
