Category: Dog Behavior & Training

One of the greatest joys of pet ownership is cuddling. Many dogs seem to take great delight in having their bellies scratched; flopping on their backs with tongue lolling out, tail wagging in anticipation for this service. Some dogs do this to send a message; these gestures could not mean […]

If your beloved canine bites someone, you will undoubtedly be shocked and distraught; after all, your goal should not be for him/her to cause anyone any harm. Therefore it is crucial that immediate steps be taken if this does happen, in order to prevent it becoming an ongoing behavioral problem […]

Your dog could hate some of the things you do without you even realizing it. What irritates them differs from what frustrates humans; typically dogs dislike hugs, not being allowed to sniff, lack of routine and more. Even the most laid-back pup may dislike certain actions taken by us humans- […]

Wagging tails may be one of the main ways that dogs express affection, but there are other indicators that your pup loves you. While your furry pal might not be able to hug you directly, they may show affection by leaning on you, giving you toys or carrying around some […]

Dogs lick their paws for various reasons. While daily licking may help maintain cleanliness, aggressive or continuous paw licking could indicate injury or infection in your pup. If yours frequently licks its paws, take action now – learn about paw licking in dogs and how best to respond accordingly. Why […]

There are numerous advantages to enrolling your pup in an online dog training class instead of participating in-person. Perhaps your busy schedule doesn’t allow for weekly car rides to a training school, or perhaps your dog has trouble with them altogether. No matter the reason, there are countless high-quality training […]