Why do dogs roll in the grass? I’m sure you’ve noticed your dog rolling around in the grass before, but have you ever wondered why they do it? Well there can be a few reasons for this behavior. Scent The biggest factor for doing this silly activity is scent. Some of these, if not all,… Continue reading Why Do Dogs Roll in the Grass?
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Seizures in Dogs: causes & what to do
A seizure is probably the last thing you want your dog to experience, but there is a chance it can happen depending on the breed, genes, and age of your dog. In this article I’ll be discussing the causes of seizures, signs/symptoms, what to do if your dog has a seizure, and if there’s a… Continue reading Seizures in Dogs: causes & what to do
How to Tell if Your Dog is Sick
It’s never fun when your dog gets sick. But it’s important to know when they’re sick, so we can give them the help they need. It’s fairly easy to tell if your dog isn’t feeling well, since they’ll act differently than they normally do. Here are some of the common signs that your dog is… Continue reading How to Tell if Your Dog is Sick
What to Do if Your Dog Gets Attacked on a Walk
It’s the last thing you want to think about, but there’s always a chance that you and your dog will get attacked by another dog. The only thing to do is to be prepared if this situation were to ever happen. Here’s what to do if your dog gets attacked on a walk: Why &… Continue reading What to Do if Your Dog Gets Attacked on a Walk
How to Stop Play Biting
With your puppy’s sharp chompers, it can hurt when they start play biting you. So to save your skin, how can you stop your puppy from play biting? The reason behind play biting Your puppy isn’t doing this to hurt you at all. They just want to play! They’re trying to get your attention, because… Continue reading How to Stop Play Biting
How to Prevent Your Dog From Being Toy Aggressive
Is your dog acting weird or mean when you try to take a toy away from them? They’re probably toy aggressive. Here’s why they are, signs to be aware of, and ways to stop the behavior. Why The reason your dog may be toy aggressive is because they have possessive behavior. It’s essentially their natural… Continue reading How to Prevent Your Dog From Being Toy Aggressive
Why is Your Dog a Picky Eater?
There are a lot of reasons your dog may be a picky eater. Here’s why and different ways to help them get over their pickiness. Why Table food One of the main reasons they’re being picky/don’t want to eat their food is because of table scraps. If you give them table scraps frequently, your dog… Continue reading Why is Your Dog a Picky Eater?
Understanding the Dog Fight or Flight Response
Every dog has a fight or flight response in certain situations. It’s important to understand what these 2 responses are, as well as how to identify them. Once you can identify them, you can then work with your dog to overcome these responses in severe circumstances. In order to understand the dog flight or fight… Continue reading Understanding the Dog Fight or Flight Response
Why Does Your Dog Eat Poop?
There are a number of reasons why your dog likes eating poop, whether it’s their own or another animals. Why they do it One of the reasons they do it could be due to them not getting enough nutrients from their kibble food. Eating poop is also a natural instinct that dogs in the wild… Continue reading Why Does Your Dog Eat Poop?
Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?
If you’re concerned about your dog eating grass, it’s actually quite a normal behavior. Here are several reasons why your dog does this, and ways to stop this behavior. Diet Some dogs will instinctively consume grass because they’re not getting enough nutrients in their diet. Grass provides fiber, so it’s said that eating grass aids… Continue reading Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?