Learn why dogs behave the way they do, what is typical dog behavior, and how to control your dog’s behavior, and teach them the basics of obedience.
Dogs like to pee on many things and places, but for some reason, plastic bags can seem very attractive to a dog. Why is that? Plastic frequently contains compounds that attract dogs, such as ammonia, one of the substances in the urine. Ammonia smells like pee, so dogs are attracted to it. In addition, dogs … Read more
While dogs may look like wolves, only a few breeds are genetically close to them. They are very different wild animals, which is why many dogs will avoid them if met in the wild. According to studies of dogs and wolves interaction, dogs aren’t necessarily scared of wolves but will generally avoid them. There are … Read more
If you’ve never had male puppies, and the dad dog is around, it’s essential to know how to proceed before the puppies arrive. It’s usually advised to separate the male from the mother and litter during the last few weeks of pregnancy until the puppies are at least four to six weeks old. The older … Read more
All of our pets grow old, just like us. And sometimes, we feel sorry for them and ask whether they realize they are aging. While dogs seem to realize they can’t do what they’ve always done, current research tells us that they don’t seem to understand why and cannot sense their own age. While familiar … Read more
You might have a problem with your neighbor’s dog and wonder if getting a dog whistle can stop the barking. The issue is that high frequencies do not permeate walls easily. Most ultrasonic devices on the market use tiny Piezo transducers that range 50 feet in the open air but do nothing if the dog … Read more
Depending on the police department, you may have seen many K9s wear prong collars. Why would police use prong collars on their working dogs? They are used to exert greater control over the K9 in high-risk circumstances or in huge groups where distraction is high, and safety is critical. The collar is also used to … Read more
Not all police dogs are spayed or neutered, and it’s up to the handling department to decide if a dog should be fixed. Some police departments will neuter/spay their dogs, while others will not. There are many reasons, such as whether castrating a dog modifies its behavior and whether police dogs need hormones from their … Read more
All canines are interested in each other’s back ends because they contain a lot of pheromones and smell glands. But why would dogs lick or drink the female dog’s urine? Dogs have a particular scenting organ (Jacobson) on the roof of their mouths, near the front, which causes the sniffing and chattering of the jaw. … Read more
Working for an animal’s trust and learning to speak their language is worthwhile, and an animal’s trust is a gift, regardless of who provides it initially. Regarding trust and loyalty, dogs and cats will almost always be different. Dogs are incredibly expressive of emotions, and it is usually relatively simple to figure out what they … Read more