Category Archives for Behavior
Can Dogs Watch TV or Not?
Did you ever get the feeling that your pup is enjoying that new Netflix show as much as you are? Or do they seem to get super interested all of a sudden when you are watching nature shows on the Discovery Channel? Are you imagining it, or can dogs watch TV and understand what’s going on? […]
Read more..Why Are Dogs Scared of Vacuums?
Even the most fearless of pups have some weaknesses, and for many it is that whirring, roaring monstrosity that their humans seem to unleash far too often that can reduce them to a cowering pile or fur, or a snarling, barking monster hunter. By this, of course, we mean a vacuum. But why are dogs […]
Read more..Do Pomeranians Howl?
Every type of dog regardless of age or breed has the ability to howl. This is a natural function used as a form of communication between animals or their owners. There are some breeds that may howl more often than others as well as breeds that have distinctive howl sounds. So yes, Pomeranian dogs do […]
Read more..Why is My Dog Excessively Licking His Paws? 5 Reasons Why and What To Do
If your dog licks his paws, is that normal behavior? If he bites his claws, is that the dog version of nail-biting in humans and something to be concerned about? When it comes to pups and their paws, humans can often get confused. The fact is that a dog licking his paws can ‘mean’ all kinds […]
Read more..Why Do Dogs Hide Their Bones?
If you have ever owned a dog, you have probably wondered why they always seem to hide bones in the strangest places. This behavior can be puzzling to dog owners, but the motivation behind it is simple. Hiding bones is an instinctual behavior for dogs. It served the purpose of hiding food for later when wild […]
Read more..Why Do Dogs Eat Deer Poop?
Deer are peaceful and inquisitive animals. If you live in a region of the United States where deer roam freely, chances are you see them all the time. These animals are frightened of humans, and many of them will walk right up to you. However, with free-ranging deer prancing through your backyard, they tend to feed […]
Read more..Help! My Dog Barks All Day While I am at Work!
Your pet pooch is a great companion and part-time home security system all rolled in one. Barking can alert you to danger, but if your dog constantly barks all day when you are gone, it can be a nuisance. Depending on where you live, a dog that barks all day may disturb the neighbors or other […]
Read more..Why Do Dogs Wink?
If you’ve recently noticed your dog winking at you, you might be wondering, “Why do dogs wink anyway?”There are four main reasons why dogs wink: they’re being friendly and submissive, they’ve been trained to wink, have a minor eye injury and in some cases winking could signal a health issue.Continue reading for more details about […]
Read more..Why Do Dogs Circle Before Lying Down?
If you’ve watched a fair share of dogs fall asleep you’ve probably asked yourself at some point, “Why do dogs circle before lying down?”. It’s a behavior that many pets (cats and dogs) exhibit and it leaves you feeling curious.When your dog sleeps in your bed this circling routine can be a little annoying, but […]
Read more..Why Do Dogs Sigh?
Why do dogs sigh? It is easy to assume that they do so for the same reason as their human friends, and, in some ways, that would be right, or so experts believe. But in other ways a dog may sigh for other reasons than their pet parents expect, as we are going to take a […]
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