Category Archives: Dog Behavior
When Your Pet Dog Bites
Ever since the beginning of time, and for always, dogs will be considered as man’s best friend. But what happens when your four-legged best friend suddenly hurts a family member or even you, with the most painful bite? You may not believe it, but there are a number of reason that is accountable for being … Continue reading
Signs of Ageing in Dogs
Ageing is a normal occurrence in every living thing. As much as we would love our faithful companion to stay healthy and youthful, that is not the way nature works. Here are some tell-tale signs that will tell you that your dog is finally starting to age. 1. Signs of slowing down: your normally perky … Continue reading
Cold Weather and Your Dog
If you live in a climate where the weather gets down right chilly or snowy and you have a dog; you may have some concerns about keeping your dog safe and warm during the cold weather months. Here are a few tips for surviving the cold weather comfortably with your dog. Cold weather months can … Continue reading
Books About Dogs
In response to a number of requests we have put together some pages which highlight the various types of books about dogs, including dog breeds, dog training, dog grooming, dog breeding and dog behaviour. These can be found by following the links from the right hand navigation of the blog under “Pages” or from the … Continue reading
When Dogs Meet Other Dogs – What Are They Saying To Each Other?
How can you tell if your puppy’s encounter with an unfamiliar dog will be a delight or a disaster? That depends on how the other dog acts and how your puppy responds. Pet dogs, though domesticated, interact with each other according to pack protocol. The pack (the basic canine social unit) is structured around a … Continue reading
How To Stop A Dog Chewing
There are two stages to dog chewing. One is when the dog is getting teeth for the first time, and feels the need to chew on something to alleviate the itch in the mouth! Whatever you put within reach of the puppy during that phase is bound to be chewed up – irrespective of whether … Continue reading