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How smart are dogs? The dogs best known for intelligence are the hunters and herders. The border collie, standard poodles and German shepherd are largely regarded as the most intelligent of dog breeds. On the other end of the line we have the Pekingese, bull dog, chow chow and, to the shame of Peanuts fans …
You are an attentive pet parent. You buy only high quality dog food for your precious little Fifi. You dutifully fill her bowl every morning. You may have even gotten her a fancy ceramic bowl with her name printed on it. Perhaps you mix in some oils or vitamins to make it even healthier. But, …
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Is your dog pooping against a tree or a wall? Do you wonder why? Do not worry about yourself anymore. It is a natural instinctive action for a dog. The scent left behind with the poop is to inform other dogs that your dog has passed that way. Your dog may feel that a certain …
If you’re struggling with a hyperactive pooch, I feel your pain! Trying to bring an excitable dog under control can feel harder than pulling the breaks on a runaway freight train. Jumping up, pulling on a leash, digging inappropriately… bad behavior can take numerous forms, involve various explanations, and require one of many treatments. If …
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Have you ever wondered why dogs eat poop? I certainly have pondered this question, and the answer was more interesting than I would have expected. Dogs are clever animals; and, while to humans, sniffing this foul matter is strange, canines actually have good reason for this conduct. Scent is a powerful sense, especially for our …
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House training your new puppy usually takes a while doesn’t it? Even then, accidents do happen from time to time. This could mean you stumble upon unpleasant wet spots in your carpet you hope are just water. However, these spots quickly grow to smell terribly of urine, causing your whole house to smell of it …
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It’s a fact that puppies can get into plenty of trouble if they’re left to their own devices and given the run of the house all the time. They may start with simply soiling your carpets and graduate to gnawing on your shoes. And, they’ll always choose your favorite (or most expensive) pair, too. Sound …
If your pet is suddenly more interested in eating your lawn frantically than their food, it’s natural to feel concerned. We’re used to seeing cow’s grazing on grass, but a canine doing the same can be a worry. Most of the time, grass eating is nothing to worry about, but occasionally, it can be a …
Dog intelligence aka dog cognition is a process that all dogs use to acquire, store in their memories, retrieve, combine, compare, and then use in new situations. According to a number of studies, dogs actually display a number of behavioral signs that are generally linked to their intelligence. They also show certain amazing memory skills …
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Many dog owners seem to be asking one very important question these days, namely “Why Does My Dog Lean on Me?” As not only an author but also a dog owner with a 14-year old yellow lab named Emma, I’ve asked that same question myself. I know that it may worry you when your …
Puppies are usually voracious eaters, so seeing our little bundles of fun turn their back on food can be extremely distressing. If your pup won’t eat, and is displaying other signs of distress, there may be some underlying condition that requires prompt veterinary assistance. But if they’re otherwise happy, healthy and as full of life …
As dog owners, we know some things are inevitable. Whether it’s a one time occurrence or an everyday thing, your dog will lick your face at some point. It may be your own dog, or even a stranger’s dog. Why Do Dogs Lick Faces? There may be multiple reasons you might get a slobbery …
