Tag: Behavior
Why Do Dogs Smell Each Other’s Butts?
This is a question that I am asked frequently by readers as well as other dog owners that I know. Why do dogs smell each other’s butts? It seems strange to us, but dogs can actually gain a lot of information about each other by sniffing another dog’s rear end or genital area.
Why Do Dogs Sleep So Much?
Every time I look at my dogs, at least one of them is sleeping. Throughout the day, they all seem to spend the majority of their time sleeping. Why do dogs sleep so much? My dogs are all between 8-10 years old. I know this has something to do with why they sleep more now than they did a few years ago. The other day I got to wondering about why dogs sleep so much. Humans are bigger and much more active than dogs. So why do they sleep so much more than us?
Why Do Dogs Smell Your Crotch?
There have been many occasions when I have been embarrassed by my dog smelling someone’s crotch. It seems odd to us, but the answer to why do dogs smell your crotch is actually not as odd as you may think.
Why Does My Dog Stare At Me?
Have you ever caught your dog staring at you? Maybe he’s chewing a bone or just lying on the couch next to you and when you look over, he’s just staring at you. This leaves you wondering, why does my dog stare at me?
Why Are Dogs Scared of Thunder?
If your dog is anything like mine, she will shake and whimper when there is a thunderstorm approaching. If you're reading this article, you're obviously wondering why are dogs scared of thunder?
Why Do Dogs Roll in the Grass? Here’s 5 Reasons Why
You might notice your dog's appreciation of grass when you walk outdoors.
So, if you are wondering, "Why do dogs roll in the grass?" there...
Why Does My Dog Rub His Face On Me? 9 Surprising...
Why does my dog rub his face on me? Is something bothering him, or does he just want some head rubs?
Although most dogs often show...
Why Do Dogs Scratch the Floor: Reasons And How To Stop...
Have you ever caught your dog scratching the floor?
Dogs are quirky animals, sometimes displaying behaviors we don't understand.
Long-time dog owners know that these animals...
Why Do Dogs Wink? Or Do They?
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...
Why Do Dogs Stick Their Tongue Out?
If you're fairly new to being a dog owner, you might have asked this question, "Why do dogs stick their tongue out?"
A dog’s tongue...
Why Does My Dog Sleep at My Feet?
If you're a long-time dog owner, a thought might have run into your head, "Why does my dog sleep at my feet?"
Thousands of years...
How To Stop Dogs From Humping?
Few things are more embarrassing than when your dog humps another dog - or worse - another person. Learning how to stop dogs from humping is more about understanding the behavior than disciplining your dog.