Behavior
Why Did My Dog Attack My Pet Bird?
If your dog attacked your pet bird, you are likely feeling very upset. You have trusted your dog around your pet bird for quite some time, and now you got this scary wake-up call. What was going on in your dog's mind?
How to Stop Your Dog's Barking When You're Working From Home
Your dog's barking when you're working from home can really put a dent in your ability to concentrate and carry out tasks. If you must do conferences or video calls, your dog's barking may be very disruptive to the point of not being able to hear others. Fortunately, there are options to reduce it.
Understanding the Honeymoon Period in Dogs
The honeymoon period in dogs is a phenomenon to be aware of if you have recently adopted a new dog. It may also be helpful if you foster dogs for a shelter or are a pet sitter and board dogs in your home.
How Do Mother Dogs Discipline Their Puppies?
The way mother dogs discipline their puppies is something dog owners often wonder about. However, as tempting as it may be to want to mimic what mothers do, consider that dogs know that we aren't dogs and any form of physical discipline can backfire.
Help, My Dog Hates Having the Harness Put On!
If your dog hates having his harness put on, you are likely wondering what you can do to ameliorate the situation. To better help your dog, it helps to carefully analyze what part of wearing the harness he struggles the most with. Once you have this piece of information, you can tackle the problem.
How to Introduce a Young Puppy to an Adult Dog
The pure joy of adopting a young puppy is the best! Some worry though about how their adult dogs will welcome a new, energetic, playful pet. The introduction and acclamation of a puppy and adult dog can be frustrating if not done correctly. Here are some tips and hints to help with the process.
How I Helped My Pet Overcome Anxiety and Depression
Pets, especially dogs develop strong emotional connections with their human parents. A sudden change in routine, inability to satisfy their canine needs or separation even for a few hours can make them anxious. Simple steps by pet parents can ensure protection from anxiety and depression in pets.
Dogs Playing The Fun Police Role
A dog playing the fun police role can be annoying when you own several dogs or if you take your dog to the dog park and your dog acts too "controlling." Understanding this behavior and its implications can help guide you through the behavior-changing process.
Why Is Your Dog Showing Signs of Aggression?
The reason your dog is lashing out might not be what you think. Here are five common reasons for canine aggression.
10 Ways to Stop a Dog From Destroying the Couch When Left Alone
To stop a dog from destroying the couch, you will need to find strategic ways to make the couch less accessible and tempting. However, at the same time, you also want to listen to your dog's plead for help and take steps to ameliorate the situation.
Why Does My Dog Always Pull on the Leash?
The explanation behind leash-pulling is simple, but the seemingly simple fix of pulling harder than your dog is only going to reinforce their bad habits.
Do Dogs Know When They're Dying?
Whether dogs know when they are dying is something that has been crossing the minds of many dog lovers. Until dogs can talk, we may never know the real answer, but we can come to a reasoned conclusion based on observed behavior changes in dying dogs and some research.
Do Dogs Understand Death?
Whether dogs understand death is something many dog owners have been wondering about. We may never really know the exact answer, but we can make some educated assumptions based on what we know about dogs. Here are some insights and what experts in the field say.
Unexpected Ways Your Dog Shows You Affection (and How to Show It Back)
Wondering how your dog shows they love you? Here are some unexpected signs. In addition, here are some simple ways to show them love in a way they will understand.
Science Explains Why Dogs Love Balls So Much (and Why Some Get Obsessed)
Dogs love balls so much they may become addicted to playing fetch, but what makes dogs go so crazy? And most of all, what can you do if your dog happens to develop a ball obsession? Let's see what science has to say.
Help, My Puppy Won't Go Back to Sleep After Going Potty!
If your puppy won't go back to sleep after going potty, you are likely exhausted and don't know what to do about it. Here's why your puppy has a hard time sleeping after going potty along with some tips to get your puppy back to sleep.
Help, My Dog Is Aggressive After Being Neutered!
If your dog is aggressive after being neutered, you are likely wondering what could have caused this change. Before blaming the procedure and regretting your choice, consider that there are several potential factors at play and some behavior changes can be temporary.
How to Treat Territorial Aggression Towards Other Dogs
Territorial aggression is fairly common and takes place when a dog shows signs of aggression targeted towards other dogs who happen to come too close to the dog's "perceived territory." This is a contextual type of aggression, and there can be components of fear at play.
Why Is My Dog Aggressive to Other Dogs?
Did you know that while aggression is a common behavioural problem among dogs, it is also often poorly understood? Learn more about dog-to-dog aggression, the many causes for the behaviour, and how it can be a complicated issue to resolve.
How to Stop a Dog From Squeezing Through the Bars of a Gate
To stop a dog from squeezing through the bars of a gate, you need to outsmart them and find solutions that make going through the gate close to impossible. After all, the risks are high when dogs escape their properties.
Help, My Dog Stops Walking on Leash and Won't Move
If your dog stops walking on leash and won't move, you've likely wondered what may be going on. There are several underlying causes for a dog stopping mid-walk, so solving the issue will depend on what's going on.
Does Yelling Stress Out Dogs?
Whether yelling stresses out dogs is something you may be wondering about. Perhaps you recently yelled at your dog and feel bad about it, or maybe your family has had some loud discussions and you wonder whether your dog is impacted by it.
What Research Reveals About Resource Guarding in Dogs
Resource guarding in dogs is something many dog owners fear and one of the many potential causes for dogs being relinquished to shelters. Research on resource guarding in dogs reveals some interesting findings.
How to Stop a Dog From Jumping on the Couch (and Other Furniture)
You will need to take a multi-faceted approach to stop a dog from jumping on the couch. It's important to understand that many dogs are attracted to the couch because they want to be closer to us, and of course, because it's comfy, too!
Help, My Dog Barks When I Sit on the Couch!
If your dog barks when you sit on the couch, you may find this behavior annoying. Perhaps you had a long day at work, and your favorite TV show is on, but all you hear is barking. Tackling this behavior may require a multi-modal approach.
How Do You Stop a Dog From Nipping When Excited?
To stop a dog from nipping when excited, you will need to take a multi-pronged approach to tackle the problem from different angles. Dogs who nip when excited are usually overstimulated dogs who need to learn how to better cope with their emotions.
How to Stop a Dog From Jumping When Greeting Someone
To stop a dog from jumping when greeting someone, you will need to take a multi-pronged approach. A good plan entails managing the environment, limiting certain types of exposures and gradually introducing distractions. It also helps train the dog how to control its impulses better.
Help, My Puppy Misbehaves When My Husband Comes Home!
Wondering why your puppy goes crazy when your husband arrives home? Trying to figure out how to keep your new dog calm at the arrival of his father? Here are some reasons why your husband's arrival drives your dog insane, and how to manage your dog accordingly.
Do Puppies Get Cranky When Tired?
Wondering if your puppy is cranky because he's tired? Just like children, it is possible for puppies to get moody when tired, but what causes them to get like this in the first place, and what are the signs? And most of all, what can be done to help them out?
Help, My Dog Is Suddenly Attacking My Cats!
If your dog is suddenly attacking your cats? What has caused such a change of heart? Why are good friends now suddenly enemies? This is surely a heartbreaking situation, but in such cases, keeping your cats safe is your top priority.
Help, My Puppy Keeps Biting Me Aggressively!
If your puppy keeps biting you aggressively, you are likely very concerned about the behavior. Those small teeth are like needles that pierce your skin. Deal with the issue before pup grows up to his full potential.
How to Stop Dogs From Pawing and Scratching People
Dogs pawing and scratching at people may look cute, but a dog's nails can easily cause scratches and injuries. It's important to stop this behavior before someone gets seriously injured.
The Reason Why Dogs Won't Share With Other Dogs
Many dogs won't share with other dogs, and this can be upsetting to dog owners. Is sharing something possible in the world of dogs? Would it be asking too much to have two dogs eat together, and possibly, even munch on a bone together?
Why Is My Dog Sensitive to Touch? Tips for Dogs Who Hate Being Touched
A dog that is sensitive to touch may be particularly problematic considering that dogs need to be touched for various reasons, such as during veterinary examinations or when putting on a collar or harness. Dealing with a dog sensitive to touch is a delicate issue.
How to Stop a Dog From Sleeping on Your Bed
To stop a dog from sleeping on your bed, you may need to get creative. You'll need to take some baby steps to gradually wean it off your bed while also offering some amenities to make its new bed look wonderful in comparison. This two-tiered approach can help you succeed.
How to Stop a Dog From Destroying Plants
Is your dog destroying your plants? To stop a dog from destroying plants, it may help to understand why they are so interested in your plants in the first place. While dogs don't have a green thumb in the same way humans do, they can surely find plants entertaining in their own ways.
Why Does My Dog Pull Their Ears Back?
When dogs move their ears back, they are communicating something, and of course, it would be helpful to know precisely what they are trying to say. So what do ears back really mean? To better understand this behavior, it helps to take a look at the context and the accompanying body language.
Why Do Dogs Smell Everything?
Find out why dogs sniff everything and how you can prevent them from taking an interest in stinky things you wish they would avoid.
Why Do Dogs Hump?
Dogs hump for a variety of reasons, some of which are pretty benign but others may indicate deeper problems. Find out how you can get the embarrassing behavior to stop.
Help, My Puppy Barks at Dogs or People on Walks
If your puppy barks at dogs or people on walks, you are most likely very frustrated and wondering what you can do to stop this behavior. In general, puppies who bark at everything on walks do so as a way to manifest their internal emotions. Identifying such emotions and tackling them is important.
Why Do Dogs Lick So Much?
If your dog likes to lick you or other objects, find out why. Dogs do like to lick many different things, but there are various reasons for doing so.
What Causes Dog-to-Dog Aggression and How to Stop It
Find out what causes a dog to act aggressively towards another dog and how to get this behavior to stop. Here are 12 reasons why your dog is acting out.
How to Stop a Dog From Chasing Cows
Stopping a dog from chasing cows isn't an easy task: you are battling strong ingrained instincts that are likely part of your dog's genetic makeup. Cow chasing is also not without risks—dogs can be seriously injured or even killed.
Help, My Dog Destroys Things When Left Alone!
Many dogs destroy things when left alone, which leads to owners feeling angry, frustrated and helpless. Can this behavior be fixed, and is there a way to prevent them from destroying things in the first place?
Why Is Your Dog Obsessed With Playing Fetch?
A dog obsessed with playing fetch is not a pretty sight: most likely, your dog is demanding you toss the ball over and over and isn't happy until you do. So to make your dog happy, you toss the ball and before you notice, you're soon stuck in a vicious cycle.
The Real Reason Dogs Go Crazy for Squeaky Toys
Many dogs go crazy for squeaky toys, but what's really behind their obsession? In order to better understand why dogs go bonkers over toys that squeak, it helps to take a closer look at a dog's evolutionary history.
What to Do if Your Puppy Thinks He Is Alpha Dog
If your puppy thinks he is an alpha dog, you are likely imagining all sorts of scary scenarios and wondering what to do. Relax, your pup is not going to eat you. In most cases, what looks like an alpha puppy is simply a puppy who is anxious, confused or needs some gentle guidance.
Helping Dogs Cope With Fireworks
Every year, dog owners are presented with the challenge of helping pets cope with the loud noises and flashes of light that accompany fireworks. Many dogs are terrified of fireworks, but there are ways to help minimise their distress.
How Can I Stop My Dog From Chasing Shadows and Lights?
A dog chasing lights and shadows may seem like a cute behavior initially, but it can easily get out of hand if not tackled early. The fact is, obsessive-compulsive behaviors in dogs are not unheard of, and they can be a pain to get rid of.
10 Exercises to Prevent Separation Anxiety in Puppies
Use these 10 simple exercises to prevent the development of separation anxiety behavior in puppies and to foster their independence!