Dog Behavior Explained

Welcome to OodleLife’s easy guides on Dog Behavior and Training, brought to you by our friendly dog experts. Here, we’re all about helping you and your furry friend live happily together.

We understand how important it is to know what makes your dog tick and how to teach them right from wrong. In this guide, we’ll show you how your dog’s actions are connected to how they feel inside, and we’ll share simple ways to train them effectively.

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Our team of dog experts at OodleLife has lots of experience and loves to share tips on everything from basic commands to helping your dog feel calm and secure. Our Veterinarian review team (learn more) keeps the content up to date with the latest health guidelines.

Whether you’re dealing with a pup who loves to chew shoes or an older dog that’s a bit set in their ways, we’ve got your back.

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Can Dogs Get Brain Freeze? [Explained]

It’s a hot summer day, and your eyes are darting between your dog and vanilla ice cream cone. You know that vanilla won’t hurt…

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Why Do Dogs Destroy Their Beds? [5 Reasons]

Dogs have many unusual behaviors. Some can be sweet, others are funny, but some, like destroying their beds, are irritating. We’ll break down some…

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Why Does My Dog Lay Down to Eat?

Dogs are such funny creatures. Some of them have the strangest habits. For example, some dogs like to lie down to eat. It’s as…

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Why Does My Dog Sleep In Between My Legs? (Explained)

It’s happened to nearly every dog owner at one point or another. You’re trying to enjoy a quiet night in, just you and your…

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Why Does My Dog Groom Me? (12 Reasons Explained)

All dog parents know that when they fall asleep on the couch, it is only a matter of time before “slurrrrp!” and you’ve got…

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Why Does My Dog Sit on My Lap [7 Reasons Why]

Just about every dog owner knows the feeling. You’re sitting on the couch, minding your own business, when all of a sudden, you feel…

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Why Do Dogs Grunt and Groan? [Explained]

How often have we felt like our dogs can communicate with us? They listen and understand what we are saying and respond accordingly. While…

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Help! My Dog Won’t Pee Outside! (Solutions)

We all adore our dogs; they are a great source of happiness and improve the quality of our lives. However, things can get a…

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How Often Should You Let Your Dog Out?

Are you a new dog owner and you’re not sure how many walks a pup needs per day? Then you’ve come to the right…

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What Does It Mean If a Dog Pees on You?

When a dog pees on you – or worse, on one of your guests – everyone involved gets pretty grossed out and humiliated. And…

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My Dog Won’t Come Inside (Help!)

Every dog parent knows the feeling of hollering for your pooch in vain. Your voice lands on deaf ears and your cheeky bugger of…

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Will Vinegar Stop Dog Peeing In Same Spot?

Dogs are creatures of habit, and once they have an “oopsie” in the house, they’ll tend to mark over their own scent, which is…

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