Dogs and mailmen. For many people, this instantly conjures up images of the traditional cartoon dog chasing the letter carrier down the street. Thankfully, most dogs don’t actually chase delivery people nearly as often as they do in cartoons, but people often ask, “Why do dogs hate mailmen?”
The answer lies in dog language. Body language [...]
Barking. It’s one of the things that dogs do. In fact, there are occasions when it’s a benefit to have a dog who barks. If there were a stranger entering your property or if something were genuinely amiss, a barking dog could be downright helpful.
What is not helpful however, is a dog who barks constantly. [...]
While there are many differences between the way pets think and the way people think, when it comes to training baby pets there are lots of similarities too.
One similarity is consistency. Many people assume that their puppy or kitten will automatically adapt to their family’s schedule. However, like human babies, baby pets need consistency [...]
It’s the time of year when many people begin decorating their homes for the Christmas season. But some of the festive decorations we enjoy can be dangerous for pets, especially in households that have mischievous puppies or rambunctious adult dogs.
The Christmas tree is one of the biggest concerns. Curious pets are often attracted to [...]
How do you serve your appetizers when company visits? Do you put your cheese and crackers right on the coffee table, at dog eye level? Or is that something you would not do because it would be a free-for-all for your dog?
Sniffing, stealing or licking the edges of the platter are surely things we [...]
What is it about the telephone that makes others want attention? Not only do children come running as if the phone is a magnet, and spouses often interject repeatedly, but many dogs bark for attention too!
Whether it’s while you’re on the phone, fixing dinner, or trying to relax, some dogs insistently bark, wanting attention [...]
Jumping up. Pulling like a maniac. Zooming through the house while intermittently ricocheting off of furniture. Wanting to play 25 hours a day. Too much coffee? Of course not. It’s goofy dog syndrome!
When most people imagine getting a dog, they often have visions off leisurely strolls through the park, snuggling by the fireplace, and [...]
Some dogs or puppies have a problem wherein they accidentally tinkle a bit when they get excited or are feeling submissive. This can be very annoying when visitors arrive and get their shoes sprinkled on, or at the very least, you need to clean the floor.
Both submissive and excitement urinating are not actually house [...]
A common problem for many dog or puppy owners is training pets not to run out when doors or gates are opened. Particularly in households with children (who often go in and out of the house or yard) or lots of visitors, dogs or puppies who bolt out and run off can be in serious [...]
What do you think of when you think of dogs and cats together? Many people envision the traditional cartoon of the dog who is constantly plotting about how to catch the cat, while the cat is always planning how to get the dog in trouble. Others may think of the phrase “fighting like cats and [...]
