Dobermans can look aggressive, protective, and fit, but the police don’t generally use them. Why is that? Police don’t use Dobermans because of many reasons. Some of those include a sense of smell not being as good as with other police dogs (such as German Shepherds). They also tend to have mental health issues, many … Read more
Sometimes babies laugh so much at dogs that we begin to wonder if there is a specific reason for that. Since it’s generally easy to make babies laugh, and dogs are always so amusing and weird-looking, babies laugh at them. Interacting with dogs can also increase serotonin and dopamine levels, which are the chemical building … Read more
We often see how curiously dogs act around babies by protecting or licking them. Some of these things are fine, but others can be dangerous. Why are they so drawn to newborns? Cats are typically drawn to babies at first because it is something new to explore, a new scent to check out. On the … Read more
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
Countless years of adaptation have transformed dogs into carnivore scavengers, which means they want meat, but they’ll eat whatever they can scavenge until meat is available again. These basics serve as the foundation for the triggers and mechanisms of behavior and survival. It’s a primal yearning passed down from their ancestors. It’s the natural smell … 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
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