When dogs bark, it is for a many different reasons. They may be lonely, bored, scared, or frustrate door. The exceptions are the cases of dominance aggression and resource guarding, but those are the most often cited reasons. When dogs bark, it is normally because they are anxious, bored, or…
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Does your dog bark in the middle of the night and while you are trying to get him to quiet down, he continues with this behavior. You know that any potential intruder will be scared away by the barking, but if it is your own dog, you know that it…
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I’ve seen this effect many times. The owner’s dog or cat will come and rest near the owner’s bed, or the owner’s chair, or in front of the window. The dog, however, will not perform its traditional role of scratching at the door to warn the owner that intruders are…
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Digging is a normal behavior when young pups hunt for their mother. As they grow, they dig to hide their food. Another reason is that dogs like to “mark their territory.” A dog that digs in the same place over and over again is saying, “This is my spot.” The…
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After years of happily barking at intruders and keeping the wolf population down in thearling hills, one of my favorite old-chool bandmates passed away accidentally. She said her dog got a tummy ache while sleeping, and when she woke up, her dog was bleeding internally. She phoned one of my…
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Dogs often do things that aren’t understood by us. This is usually due to pack behavior. It is important that each dog understands the rank of their pack members. However, this can be a dynamic thing that the dog may feel the need to assess from time to change. Your…
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This article will help you understand why your dog keeps winking at you and what you can to do about it. Why does my dog wink at you? It is most likely that your dog is submissive when it winks at me. It could also be due to eye problems.…
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A luxating patella is something that can happen to owners of miniature or toy dogs. Most vets will advise you to have surgery if this happens. There are many natural remedies that can be used to treat your dog’s hereditary problems, and they don’t require surgery. Patella means kneecap. Although…
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Chasing is a normal behavior when considering the predator that is tearing apart your pet. Dogs are equipped with very acute senses and the quick movements of their prey. You will likely find your dog quietly sitting and watching. At the approach of a strange cat, the dog’s ears will…
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While it is fun to watch our dogs dig through sheets, it can also cause disruptions in sleep or cause serious damage. It might help to understand why dogs love sheets before you give any tips. There are many factors that cause scratching at the bedside table. One or more…
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