Does a dog's sleeping position reveal what they are feeling?
'The answer is yes. You might recognize this sleeping position belowThis sleeping position is very common, not only within dogs but many other animals too.And there's a good reason why.You see, the most effective way in nature for a predator to kill a sleeping animal would be to attack it on the belly as they can directly attack/injure their guts. Thus natural selection caused many animals, includ... Read More
7 Mind-Blowing Dog Facts
Reckon you already know everything there is to know about our canine pals? Check out these seven paw-some facts that are probably still gonna blow your mind. 1. No two dogs share the same nose print.Yes, you read that right. Just like how no two human fingerprints are the same, a dog's nose print is unique to them and can even be used as an identification tag to distinguish one canine from an... Read More
What are the warning signs that a dog is about to bite you?
Most dogs are gentle and friendly and will not bite or attack. However, there might still be exceptions and some of them will show warnings before they do.But these warnings can be fast and last just a couple of seconds, so it is important to be very familiar with them.Pretty often, a barking dog is not a biting dog. But this does not always hold true. It is just a general rule.The best rule ... Read More
How Do I Get My Dog To Stop Barking?
While barking is a common behavior in dogs, excessive barking can quickly become an annoyance and should be nipped in the bud as soon as possible. If you have a dog that just won't stop barking, here are some handy tips on how to break the habit.#1: Exercise Your DogAs the owner of an 11 year-ld (still hyperactive) Jack Russell Terrier, exercise is definitely at the top of my list when it comes to... Read More
How do punishments affect a dog's behavior?
One thing you will never see in a dog pack is heavy handed punishment. Their corrections with one another last at most a minute. Or not even. And they are back to playing again!Dogs are very willing to do things that make you happy and that they get treated for. Positive encouragement and redirection will outrank negative punishment any day. Dogs do the things that we reinforce. Those behaviors yo... Read More