behavior

Dogs have a lot of fascinating behaviors that are hard to understand sometimes. If your pup suddenly begins circling you, you may wonder, “Why does my dog circle me? What does it mean?” Circling behavior often comes down to hereditary behavior or attention seeking. However, your dog may circle you because they are trying to…

Have you ever seen your dog roll on its back, exposing its belly to the world? It’s an adorable yet puzzling sight. A dog rolling on its back may seem odd, but several explanations exist. In most cases, the behavior is no cause for concern, but there are some signs to watch out for. Your…

Dogs are expressive creatures with a unique way of telling us how they feel. You get cuddled up with your pup, and it makes an adorable sighing sound. But what does it mean dog sighs when cuddling? Your dog may sigh when snuggled up next to you; it may be because it’s tired, bored, or…

All dog owners know that it can be a tad disconcerting when our beloved pooches exhibit some strange behaviors. Their quirkiness is endearing, but it also can be worrisome if the behavior could be due to something medical. Almost all dog parents know the intense look of concentration that their dogs get, especially when they…

When your dog develops a new and bizarre behavior, it can be difficult to tell if it’s because of an underlying medical condition or not.  That’s particularly true of a dog that suddenly starts walking with its head down. The condition could require immediate veterinary attention, or your dog may have found a new and…

Dogs are loveable, quirky creatures. That leads to several behaviors that, although they make perfect sense to your dog, can seem bizarre to dog owners.  Few things are as strange as dogs that pretend to bury their food with their nose. Especially because usually, the dog burying their food has no recourse to anything like…