Most dog owners have a story or two that praise super-intelligent deeds their pet has performed. We have known for years that dogs are extremely loyal and highly trainable, but how smart are they when compared to humans? Tiffany Howell and collaborators at Monash University in Australia recently performed an online survey of 559 dog … Read more
Festive decorations and yummy food add color and an atmosphere of cheer to your home during the holiday season. It is natural to include your four-legged friend in holiday festivities, but be careful to safeguard them against potential dangers of common holiday decorations and treats. A Christmas tree is often the focus of holiday decorations … Read more
Robert Benchley, the humorist, once remarked that “A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” Why do dogs circle before they lie down? You have surely watched with curiosity and amusement as your dog makes a few tight circles before settling down for a snooze. He may … Read more
Humans greet each other by making eye contact and shaking hands. That is what we are taught to do from childhood. Dogs are taught a greeting ritual also, but it is quite different from ours. An ancestral canine mother carried food in her mouth for her young pups that greeted her by licking bits of … Read more
Veterinary behaviorists are not sure why dogs like to roll in smelly stuff, but several theories exist. Many are based on the idea that the practice is an instinctive behavior passed on through generations of canines. The origin of such a behavior is not known, but the speculations are quite intriguing. A suggestion that has … Read more
Have you ever found your dog’s kibble hidden in the couch cushions or his favorite toy in your tennis shoe? Putting things in ‘secret’ places may seem an unusual occupation for your dog, but he is just following age old instincts. Fifty million years ago dog-like critters came on the scene, but it was only … Read more
If Arizona is the place you have in mind for your next vacation, you should not skip the wonderful city of Scottsdale. You have every reason to like the place. Aside from being warm and welcoming to humans, the city is known for being pet-friendly. Not only will your pups stay in posh hotels and … Read more
Keeping appointments with your dog groomer has many advantages including but not limited to a visually appealing and great smelling pup. Not all appointments can be a great experience for your pup, so in an effort to help dog parents everywhere make the visit more manageable, here’s six things your dog groomer wants you to know: Prepare Fido … Read more
Coughing or sneezing Your cough or sneeze can be received by dogs as a “tooth-snap”, or a sound sometimes created by dogs or wolves to warn others. In other words, your simple cough may be making your dog scared of possible threats. This can easily explain why dogs sometimes get stressed out when you’re … Read more
We’ve found a few great apps for your iPhone that might help make life with pets a lot easier- and give you more time to be playing fetch with your pup! Dogland by BetterPet, Inc. This app is basically a social networking platform for people who love and care for dogs. It will help … Read more