Many of us believe our dog is the best indicator to detect good people from bad people, and as it turns out, that’s actually true. Kind-hearted, good people actually give off an aura of good energy, which our dogs can read. Having a sense of positive energy and wellbeing has been linked to improved mental … Read more
Can a dog survive a snake bite? About 80% of dogs can survive a snake bite if it’s treated right away. If left untreated, dogs are less likely to recover. When it comes to an animal’s safety, one of the most common worries is the potential for a snake bite. While it is true that … Read more
Is Meat Required? Dogs can thrive without meat, but only if they are fed a properly balanced vegetarian diet. As is true with people who prefer vegetarian diets, protein or vitamin deficiency can occur in dogs who eat strictly vegetarian diets if they are not properly supplemented. Stop buying commercial pet food that contains meat … Read more
Assuring that a garage is properly insulated is the best way to keep a dog warm inside. Following proper insulation, you can use space heaters to keep the garage warm. Additionally, giving your dog a burrow bed will help him keep his body warm. The garages may seem like a logical place to keep your … Read more
Because your dog trusts you, he may taste or even eat a lemon if you give it to him. But lemons and their flavor is one your dog would normally avoid. A dog who licks or eats a lemon may have a strong reaction to the taste. While it may seem comical, feeding your dog … Read more
A dog can pick up on whether a person is good or bad through a number of means including their tone and their body language. These are not things that we would necessarily notice, but dogs are extremely sensitive to this sort of thing. There are numerous accounts of people whose dogs anticipated bad news … Read more
Science Behinds the Senses Dogs use all of their senses when they feel a storm is coming. Dogs are actually able to sense barometric pressure changes. When this pressure in the air changes and charges in electricity change, it can alert the dog that changes in weather are happening. GREENVILLE, N. C. When I’m walking … Read more
The ability of dogs to identify and interact with other dogs has been widely studied. From immediate recognition of age to vocal communication, dogs have a remarkable capacity to understand their own species. But can dogs tell how old other dogs are? This question has been asked by many dog owners and animal behaviorists alike, … Read more
When a person is ill, their body chemistry will change, and a dog’s sensitive snout may be able to detect these subtle changes, letting them know we are sick. Dogs can be trained to sniff out volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the human body, helping with early detection for illnesses, including cancer. It is often … Read more
No Secrets. A dog is able to smell when you are happy, nervous or scared by smelling your hormones. Research indicates that a dog’s sense of smell can detect fear, anxiety and even sadness. They can read your emotions through tiny amounts of perspiration or adrenaline. Dogs’ noses and their capacity to recognize and recall … Read more