![Why is My Dog Dumb? [How to Test in 4 Steps]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/can-dog-be-dumb-768x538.webp)
Dogs are man’s best friends. They’re local, loving, and most of them are so smart you can count on them to get out of any sticky situation. They’re also fairly adept at learning clever tricks. Are you looking at your dog who’s just run into the glass door and can’t help but wonder why your…
A dog that loves to play outdoors is bound to pick up a tick at some point in time. Ticks can really harm adult dogs and puppies – and need to be dealt with ASAP. Let’s chat how to remove a dog tick without tweezers (and why). The nature of the beast (why dogs will…
![Puppy Ate a Sock [What To Do]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pug-sock-thief-768x432.webp)
Puppies of all breeds are renowned for getting into things they probably shouldn’t be getting into… and eating them. And socks are one of the usual suspects. But what do you do if a puppy ate a sock? Does a dog’s weight and stomach size influence the next steps? All dogs enjoy chewing, and eating…
There are a variety of options available when it comes to the best hypoallergenic treats for dogs, however choosing the right ones without busting the budget is tricky. The reality of it is that there are actually a plethora of affordable options that can help to prevent allergies from flaring up. Typically hypoallergenic dog…
![Why Does My Dog Stare At Me? [The Truth About What It Means]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/strong-dog-stare-768x538.webp)
You’ve seen them- your dog is staring at you like they’re trying to bore a hole through you. Why is the puppy eye balling you? What are they looking for? I’ll tell you everything there is to know about this strange phenomenon, from where it comes from (hint: nature) to how to make it stop…
![Why Do Dogs Bark In Their Sleep? [Facts]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/labrador-sleeping-outdoors-768x512.webp)
If you’ve ever owned a dog, you have probably experienced the odd bark, howl, or twitch during their nap time. But why do dogs bark in their sleep? While it may seem strange (and undoubtedly cute at times), there is actually a reason for it. Researchers have found that human sleep cycles, and dog sleep…
![Does A Dog Have to Be On Heat to Get Pregnant? [Dog Heat Explained]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dog-heat-pregnant-768x768.webp)
Are you worried your dog is pregnant? Or do you want to breed your dog and are worried about its safety? Or maybe you adopted a female pup recently and were simply curious about possible precautions you need to take. Whatever the reason may be, you want to know whether your dog can get pregnant…
![Can Periodontal Disease Kill my Dog? [Dog Gum Disease FAQ]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dog-gum-gingivitis-768x768.webp)
Our canine buddies are the most precious members of our family. All owners want their pet dogs to be healthy. And to ensure that, caring dog owners take great pains to ensure a proper diet, routine checkups, tons of exercise, regular grooming, and lots of love and care. But one of the health concerns that…
![Why Aren’t Dogs Ticklish? [4 Steps to Tell]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/puppy-ticklish-768x768.webp)
All personal human relationships have at some point or the other been victim to the ‘tickle monster.’ Be it a mother tickling her child or a tickle war between siblings or friends, tickling has become a way in which we show affection. Once you welcome a furry friend into your home, they become an integral…