The 4th of July or New Years Eve is a time of celebration, but it can be a stressful and scary time for our furry friends. Fireworks can cause dogs to become anxious, panicked, or even aggressive. As a dog expert, I get asked often about what we can do to calm and comfort our…
Ever wondered: why does my dog lick me in the morning? Some owners find it adorable and loving, while others find it icky and unpleasant. Whether you enjoy waking up to a face full of dog kisses or not, you’re probably wondering why your furry friend does this. Some dogs may do this sporadically, but…
Dog owners have probably noticed that their furry friends sleep most of their lives. Adult dogs, on average, sleep 10-12 hours a day, and puppies and senior dogs can sleep up to 20 hours a day! Like humans, dogs need quality sleep to stay healthy. Sleep helps dogs’ immune systems, memory, and brain development. They…
Training your dog to behave well can be a challenge. Some dogs will growl, snap at the air, or bite when you try to move them. Minimizing aggressive responses in your dog is vital to a happy, healthy life for you and him. It’s happened to me before: when he was about twelve months old,…
Have you ever wondered: “why does my dog want me to hold his paw?” Dogs will offer their paw to owners for several reasons, ranging from a sign of affection to signaling an emergency. Keep reading to learn all the reasons your dog gives you its paw! Dominance Many dog interactions revolve around asserting dominance…
Every dog has its own personality and habits unrelated to the breed or gender. And just like for humans, sometimes we don’t have an explanation for why they do what they do or behave as they do. But some of their behaviors can usually be tracked and we can find an explanation for them. For…
When you adopt a dog you are welcoming it into a loving home. You gotta wonder though – will your rescue bond with you? Do dogs miss their previous owners? Dogs can develop deep connections with their owners over a relatively short period. It doesn’t take long for most of these animals to feel at…
There are a lot of things our dogs do that make us scratch our heads and have to do some problem solving to get to the bottom of. I personally wish I could just ask my dog why he likes to drag his jowls along our glass doors to dry off his excess slobber. He…
Having a dog is one of life’s greatest joys but can also lead to stress. You might be tempted to worry whenever your pup does something new or unexpected. Is that normal, or is it a sign of something more? You may even ask yourself, “Why does my dog dig on my bed?” Dogs can…