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How to Recognize Cognitive Dysfunctions in Dogs and What You Can Do to Help...
As much as we may hate to admit it, dogs age just like we do. With age comes an increasing number of health concerns,...
5 Ways Your Smartphone Addiction Is Negatively Affecting Your Dog
Experts have not been lacking in warning us of the negative health implications of our smartphone addiction. But most of us will not be...
Dogs Recognize Their Relatives, Really?!
All dogs will interpret the world around them through a sense of smell that can be anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive...
10 Reasons Your Dog Barks
A dog barking is just as natural as a child learning to talk and as with any form of communication, it crops up for...
8 Evidence-Based Ways to Deal With a Hyperactive Dog
You've adopted a dog without a complete understanding what you were getting yourself into. Maybe you did the research and adopted a breed that...
What Do Dogs Think About?
The question on many dog owner’s minds is not, “does my dog think,” but rather, “what do dogs think about?” Researchers know that canines...
Does My Dog Love Me? Myths and Facts About Dog Emotions
Have you ever asked yourself the question "Does my dog love me?" Dogs do feel emotions and love but not quite in the same...
8 Scientific Reasons to Socialize Your Dog
Dogs are inherently pack animals, much like their wolf ancestors. Research shows that this mindset is deeply ingrained in Canis Familiaris, so to withhold...
Why Do Dogs Lick Your Face?
When a dog licks your face, does it mean they are kissing you? This is one of the most common assumptions, and the reason...
Interview: The Importance of Mental Stimulation for Your Dog
Getting your pet out and about for some exercise is an important responsibility. Without adequate exercise your dog could become bored, lazy and begin...
Why Do Dogs Dig and How to Stop Them
One of the more obscure problematic behaviors to new pet owners is dog digging. But actually, digging is a very natural behavior for dogs...
11 Things I’ve Learned from Being a Dog Owner
You pick up plenty of insights about life when you're in the company of dogs. They make great teachers of love, gratitude, compassion and...