Dog Behavior

Dogs sometimes engage in behaviors that might seem odd to us. They may eat grass, roll around in smelly muck, sniff other dogs — or walk in circles. Why do…

Sadly over one million dogs are relinquished by their owners to shelters each year (1), many because of behavioral problems including aggression (2) (3) (4). But not all aggression in…

There’s no worse feeling as a pet parent than seeing your best friend in distress. Whether your dog is feeling anxious because of a sudden thunderstorm, loud noises, or because…

If you are a dog owner, you know that dogs are emotional animals. They experience joy, sadness, fear, and even pain. When it comes to pain, though, dogs may not…

Pay attention the next time your pet is approached by an unfamiliar person. Does he lick his lips?  Dogs lick for a wide variety of reasons, including communication, and licking…

Anybody who lives with a snorer knows that snoring can disrupt sleep. Dog snoring can be just as disruptive to your sleep as human snoring can, but it can also…

If you’re a pup parent, you’re probably familiar with the term “separation anxiety.” Perhaps you’ve even wondered if your pet suffers from the condition, in which dogs experience stress when…

Your dog has a few favorite pastimes: licking his food bowl, licking himself and licking the floor. He’s been known to lick the linoleum, taste the tile, and wipe down…

Dogs communicate in a variety of ways. They bark and use their body language to bow and move their ears and tails. Another clue into dog communication is to look…

Heading back to the office after an extended time at home can be tough at both ends of the leash. Our dogs crave being close to us—we call them companion…