Imagine you’re out for dinner and decide to check your dog camera to see what the little scamp is doing. You can’t see him as he’s just behind the sofa, but you can hear a sound. He’s barking, but it’s a much higher-pitched bark than normal. You’re unable to tell if he’s seen something, like …
If only dogs could talk… Dogs don’t need to talk, they have various ways of expressing themselves, and the only problem is that we don’t always understand what they’re trying to tell us. It’s not hard to figure out what is your dog trying to convey when you walk in and he starts wagging his …
The moment your beloved pet bites you for the first time, you’ll feel shocked and more than a little hurt. It’s not just about the physical wound, but also about the psychological one. You thought you were best friends and now he’s turned on you and you’re bleeding. How could that be? Why? What do …
Did you know that as well as “acting out” dogs or humans for that matter can also “act in”? Acting out is all about a display of behaviour which is inappropriate, anti-social or just down right dangerous. It is a great phrase because it is so literal. If a dog acts out, for some reason …
Dogs howl. Sometimes, they howl at the moon, sometimes it’s the twilight bark (101 Dalmatians, anyone?), and sometimes, they howl when you howl. Why, though? Is it because they’re descended from wolves? Maybe your little Bruiser yearns back to the days when his ancestors ran wild in the hills. So, while he’s stuck being a …
Make no mistake, marriage can be stressful. Sharing your life with another person means making compromises, especially when it comes to your dog. It’s important to remember that even though you might be a die-hard dog lover, your spouse might not be swept off their feet by the charm of a four-legged companion. So what …
Everyone knows that dogs are man’s best friend. We love our dogs, and they love us back! However, even these good relationships can sometimes have conflict. Obedience is something you need to instil in your dog, and this can be a challenge for many owners. A dog that won’t listen and creates trouble can be …
Getting a dog is a great responsibility. You commit to taking care of that little fur ball for the rest of his life, and, if you want that to be a happy life, you need to train him well from an early age. If you live in the US or the UK, you must have …
Dogs gag when they bark for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s because their throat is dry from howling, in which case the dog will usually try to clear his throat by making a ‘coughing noise.’ Some dogs gagging will have a foreign object in their throats, such as plastic bags or bones. If a …
Are you wondering why your dog growls when tired? Is it a sign of aggression? I brought my dog home when he was about 3 months old. He is, indeed, a bundle of joy. I like petting him whenever I get a chance, and that’s many times a day! But one thing that I did …
