It can be unpleasant to be nipped or bit by your dog, and it may even make the owner worry about the temperament of their dog. Even the friendliest dogs have been known to snap or nip, and dogs don’t always bite out of fear or aggression. Discovering the potential causes of your dog’s biting … Read more
With their big, round eyes, button noses and large heads, puppies share many of the same physical characteristics as human babies. And like babies, as well as kittens, teddies and many cartoon characters, puppies provoke in us an automatic ‘cute response’. Puppies are undeniably some of the cutest creatures on the planet. Whether you’re looking … Read more
Snow, Coren explained, provides dogs with a new material to interact with, which they find fun and exciting. “They will roll and bounce in it—it’s really the fun of manipulating something,” he said. “It is essentially play behavior.” It can be quite entertaining to watch a dog play in the snow, especially if it’s their … Read more
This can be due to motion sickness, a previous bad event in the car like an accident, or anxiety about being trapped inside a giant, moving machine. A dog can even be put off car trips if the usual destination is somewhere unpleasant like the vet. While many four-legged creatures enjoy traveling by car, some … Read more
Akita. The Akita is a muscular, double-coated dog of ancient Japanese lineage famous for their dignity… … Anatolian Shepherd Dog. An Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a rugged, imposing flock guardian of ancient lineage. … Appenzeller Sennenhund. … Australian Shepherd. … Barbado da Terceira. … Beauceron. … Belgian Laekenois. … Bergamasco Sheepdog. A well-trained dog can … Read more
Separation anxiety is triggered when dogs become upset because of separation from their guardians, the people they’re attached to. Escape attempts by dogs with separation anxiety are often extreme and can result in self-injury and household destruction, especially around exit points like windows and doors. Dogs are often seen as our loyal companions and best … Read more
Dogs will lick blankets for one of two reasons: they have a medical issue, or it’s a learned behavior. Excluding medical causes, dogs may lick blankets out of anxiety boredom, or it reminds them of you. Licking blankets isn’t normal behavior in dogs. It actually suggests that something is up. Don’t panic thinking your dog … Read more
External irritants, allergens, burns, or bacterial/viral/parasitic/fungal infections can all be present. If your dog still smells after a bath, is excessively scratching or licking, has a lot of scaling, or is rubbing his/herself on the carpet, take them to a vet as soon as possible. Every dog owner encounters it sooner or later: the dreaded … Read more
Although the causes for itching can be complex, there are two main reasons why dogs scratch more at night: the condition of the skin itself and allergies. When referring to the first one, you need to take into account causes, such as dry, oily, or infected skin. The most frequent one pet owners come across … Read more
Dogs most commonly whine when they’re seeking attention, when they’re excited, when they’re anxious or when they’re trying to appease you. You’ve probably heard your dog whine at least once if you own one or have ever had one. Dogs can also communicate by whining, but since energy and body language are a dog’s primary … Read more