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Why Does My Dog Sleep with His Eyes Open?

Many say happiness is a sleeping puppy. It may be why 56% of people sleep with their pets. But it may be strange and spooky waking...
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To us, humans, winking packs a lot of emotions when we do it. There are so many meanings behind the act of closing our eyelids. We...
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Who would've thought that it’s apparently in the dog’s nature to be rational? And how exactly does our dogs' rationality manifest itself? Researchers have...
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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...
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Getting your pet out and about for some exercise is an important responsibility. Without adequate exercise your dog could become bored, lazy and begin...
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The Association of Professional Dog Trainers has declared January to be National Train Your Dog Month to highlight the importance of proper socialization and...
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Science of Human-Dog Psychology: Are You and Your Dog a Good Match?

Happy 18,000th Anniversary to you and your canine companion! Humans and dogs have been living in a close relationship for at least this long....
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The Science and Psychology of Dog Language

Nearly all dog owners talk to their pets, but how much meaning do the dogs absorb? Certainly dogs understand how to follow commands we’ve...

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