It can happen to any breed of dog, and the reason for the behavior is often more significant than the breed. It could be that your dog is leaving his scent behind in your sheets. He could have a medical condition or be anxious, excited or nervous. Urinary needs are…
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Humping in dogs is a well-known behavior. Contrary many people’s misconceptions, humping/mounting is not a dominant behavior or sexual behavior. Humping may be observed when dogs are playing with each other, fighting during mating, and even when they’re bored. Dogs will incorporate many different behaviors in their play. Dogs can…
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No matter what you call your dog Shadow, chances are that Shadow will be your faithful companion around the house. Dogs often love or need to be accompanied by their owners. Although this is often a sign of interest in you by your dog, it can also indicate anxiety or…
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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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When it comes to dogs that bark at night, the solution is really easy to find however, it isn’t one you come across at the local pet shop. Many people have discovered that leaving lights on continuously lit one night and then turning them off when it gets dark is…
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Cats tend to hear high pitched sounds that are beyond the human range of hearing. Dark colored cats are most vulnerable to noise attacks, while light colored animals can often escape the noise’s impact. Other auditory senses are also used by cats. Like ours, they are sensitive to vibrations in…
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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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Great Danes have gentle temperaments for the most part, but some accidents, aggravation, and perhaps frustration, can show up when dealing with one of these large dogs. Although accidents will happen no matter how Dane you have, it seems like Great Danes owners have the most success when they understand…
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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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