Dog behavior

Dogs and security: breeds, tips and more

Dogs are alert, watchful and protective of their home. Territorial to a tee, they want nothing more than to protect their patch – and the owners that care for them.…
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How to help a cat and dog get along

The stereotypical cat that’s aloof and uppity is grounded in truth. Cats tend to be far less extroverted than dogs and aren’t nearly so eager to run and play. Since…
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How to pet someone else’s dog for the first time

So you think you’re a dog person. You’ve just arrived at your best friend’s house and youwant to greet the new addition to the home. You rush towards the foreign…
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What do humans do that dogs dislike?

Humans and dogs might be best friends, but that doesn’t mean we always get the relationship quite right. In fact, there are a number of behaviors we exhibit that actually…
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Why is my dog crying?

“Why is my dog crying?” is not a question you have to ask every day, and yet, from time to time, your dog’s eyes will begin to produce tears. But…
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What causes dogs to hoard – and what can be done about it?

We all know people who live in homes crammed high with nonessential things that have long since passed their expiry date. But did you know that dogs often resort to…
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How to set boundaries with your dog

Man’s best friend is a companion like no other, but no one likes a dog that fails to respect boundaries. Boundaries are important because they ensure a dog remains respectful,…
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My dog is constantly begging for food. Now what?

Every dog owner is familiar with the experience of sitting down to a plate of something delicious only to feel the shadow of their pet hovering nearby, tongue lolling. Some…
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Why dogs do what they do: from tail- wagging to burying their heads in the sand

Dogs are full of unusual behaviors, behaviors they seemingly come equipped with out of the box. Whether it’s burying their heads in sand (are they looking for treasure?) or guarding…
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How to teach a dog to be calm when meeting a stranger

When we talk to dogs, we tend to use the ears and the eyes to communicate. We put out our hand in a restraining way, palm facing outwards, a reassuring…
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