Crate training has been a widely debated topic among dog owners, with concerns about the ethicality and impact on a dog’s well-being. While PETA argues that crates will not help your puppy learn to hold it and do not promote a feeling of security, many experienced behaviorists argue that when done correctly, crate training can … Read more
Dogs can be weird and using another dog’s leg like a bone definitely falls into that category. However, is there really more to it or is it just a fun quirk between dogs? This largely depends on your dog and the circumstances and while most of the reasons are harmless, it can point to an … Read more
Your pooch tugging on your arm might seem harmless at first, but it can quickly develop into a bad habit. Once the biting gets stronger, it’ll be harder to get rid of that behavior. It’s even harder for those who have reinforced that behavior in the past, even if it was negative attention. Issues often … Read more
Snapping is widely known as aggressive behavior and it is more than understandable that you are quite concerned after your dog snapped at you for the first time. This can happen quite suddenly and seemingly out of the blue. There are many causes that could have led up to this event and it’s important to … Read more
Dogs need to be disciplined after fighting, right? Well, not exactly. Owners whose dogs have instigated or joined a fight might feel like their dog needs a drill on the good ol’ doggy manners 101. While it’s completely right to start training after a fight, it’s not as easy telling your dog what (not) to … Read more
It’s incredibly sad and concerning to witness an older dog attacking the new puppy. After all, you’ve probably introduced the pup in part hoping that your current dog will benefit too. Canines don’t like being alone, right? Well, some do. But many do enjoy the company and yet they still act seemingly hostile toward a … Read more
You burst with excitement. Finally that puppy you’ve dreamed of. Or maybe you were finally able to rescue a poor soul from the shelter like you thought you would when you were younger. But now it hits you like a truck. Or maybe it was bubbling beneath the surface for a long time. Maybe you’ve … Read more
First-time dog owners are often caught off-guard by their dog’s growling during play. But first-timers aren’t the only ones who may be surprised. Experienced owners might have never encountered a growly dog. Growling is usually not limited to playing tug-of-war. It also happens when dogs play with each other. You might’ve heard that growling is … Read more
For quite some time I’ve thought my Rottweiler was obsessed with me and my partner too… and you know what? Sometimes we just worry too much and what we may perceive as so-called obsession turns out to be nothing more than harmless affection. That being said, once the thin line of affection to obsession is … Read more
If you have a dog and are thinking about adding a bearded dragon to your family (or vice versa), the first thing you might want to know is if these specific individuals will get along. While there are some guidelines for dogs with pet lizards in general, it always comes down to your specific circumstances … Read more