To communicate with each other and with people, dogs use a rather sophisticated, non-verbal language. Let’s look at seven tips that can help us understand what dogs are saying. We've organized the tips into seven essential areas of the body…
Dog owners know that their pets can show some odd behaviors. Among these is a dog’s willingness and desire to roll in the grass. This act appears odd to us. But to some dogs, rolling in the grass seems to…
Hiccups occur when involuntary muscle spasms in the diaphragm, a muscle that aids in respiration, cause the glottis (the opening between the vocal cords) to close quickly over and over again. This rapid action leads to the all-too-common hiccup sound.…
There are many things dogs do that we don’t understand. For example, eating feces, whether their own or another animal’s. From a human perspective, this sounds like a senseless, disgusting, and even possibly dangerous habit that doesn’t seem beneficial to…
Everyone knows when a dog gets too hot. Dogs pant, drink lots of water, and lie down on cold surfaces. However, most people don’t know when a dog gets too cold. A dog’s furry coat is an excellent insulator, but…
Our dogs provide all kinds of joy and laughter simply by being themselves, but the dog chasing tail obsession is surely one of the most amusing. But the reason your dog is chasing his tail may be no laughing matter.…
If your dog often scratches more than the usual, it is essential to know that it may be caused by many reasons of external or internal origin. Some dog owners think that dog itching or dog scratching is normal. Well,…
Why is my dog eating grass? There have probably been many occasions when you've seen dogs eat grass, and you can’t help but wonder why they even do it. Dogs, by nature, are carnivores, although these creatures eat grass every…
Many dog owners have heard their dog howl and, wondered why their domesticated pooch is displaying wild animal behavior. So, why do dogs howl? Though we don't quite know for certain, outside of shrieking and barking, howling is a communicative…
There are many frustrating behaviors that dog owners experience and digging is a notable one. Many beautiful gardens have been sacrificed to the antics of a digging dog. If not understood, managing the behavior can be difficult and become a…