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
Cats are significantly less expensive than dogs, at least when looking to get a kitten compared to a puppy. Why is this? In short, dogs require a larger commitment than cats, and cats are more common in shelters than dogs. In other words, having a hefty price on a dog makes future owners think hard … 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
Almost all countries have stray dogs. Most first-world countries try to solve this problem daily. How does the US do it? US cities and towns do not have stray dog packs because they spend a lot of money to care for them and keep the dog population low. People in many parts of the United … 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
Many dogs have naturally white teeth but don’t always remain white. So what makes them white in the first place compared to us? Humans, unlike dogs, consume sugar-rich foods leading to dental problems. Sugar intensifies bacteria in our mouths. However, dogs aren’t typically exposed to our main teeth-staining culprits: tea, coffee, soda, and juices, which … 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