Dogs communicate with us through a variety of ways-not just barking and tail wagging. Dogs are complex and use their body to talk all the time. Here’s what yours might be trying to tell you:
Pet Behavior
What is Territorial Marking and How to Stop It?
Let’s face it, dogs are territorial animals by nature. They like to protect their territory, their family, and their belongings. Territorial marking is different from urination because it is only a small amount to make other dogs aware that this is their territory. When people notice that their dog has been marking around the house, it is not usually done out of spite, but out of insecurity.
Why Do Dogs Whine ?
Dogs are capable of many different vocalizations, one of which is whining. But the reason a dog whines might surprise you. According to the ASPCA, there are many different reasons why a dog whines:
What is Separation Anxiety?
Separation anxiety is a dog’s fear of being left alone without you. If your dog has separation anxiety issues, your dog may panic when he or she is left alone, causing specific undesirable behavior.
How Will Neutering Change My Dog ?
You’ll gain medical and behavioral benefits by having your male dog neutered. You’ll also help control the pet overpopulation crisis, which results in millions of healthy dogs and cats being euthanized (humanely put to death) each year in the United States simply because there aren’t enough homes to go around. While the traditional age for neutering is six to nine months, puppies as young as eight weeks old can be neutered as long as they’re healthy. Dogs can be neutered as adults as well, although there’s a slightly higher risk of post-operative complications in older dogs who are overweight.
Alpha Humans: What does it mean to be dominant?
You hear time and again that you must be dominant over your dog. What does that mean, anyway? A lot of people mistake that as meaning you must be bossy, pushy, harsh and even go so far as getting angry when the dog does something wrong.
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