Dogs bark for all kinds of reasons—to let you know they need to go out, to greet you playfully, or to alert you when a stranger is at the door. In each of these instances, your pet is trying to tell you something, but what about when Fido barks for s...
When it comes to keeping your dog’s brain sharp, nothing works quite as well as teaching him a few new tricks. Not only ...
When dogs meet, they greet each other face-to-face, but this can become a problem when your companion greets people the ...
We’ve all watched our canine companions lick themselves clean, but some dogs lick at the air for seemingly no reason. While lip licking is perfectly normal in some cases, such as before a meal or after eating, this behavior can signal something’s wro...
When your dog ignores your commands, it isn’t just frustrating—it can be dangerous to his health. Not only does snubbing...
All pets itch when they have fleas, but some dogs face severe allergic reactions to bites from these pests. From itchy, ...
What we say to our dogs is important, but the way we say it is crucial. Our tones and body language give our pets clues about whether we are giving commands, correcting bad behavior or lavishing them with praise for a job well done. By knowing what c...
Humans and animals have been working side by side for around 15,000 years, but more recently animals have been helping u...
Dogs have an exceptional sense of smell, but when it comes to their eyesight, they don’t see 20/20. In fact, our canine ...
You dog’s kidneys regulate his blood pressure, sugar levels and volume along with the water composition of his body, his red blood cell count and certain hormones. With so many vital roles to play, his kidneys are crucial to his health. It may come a...
