Notable Differences Between a Male and Female Pup That Owners Should Be Aware Of

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Most prospective pet owners spend the majority of their time choosing the “ideal” breed for their tastes and lifestyles – however, the gender of a puppy will also dictate behaviour to a certain extent. If you’re interested in buying or adopting a sweet little pup to love and care for, you should be aware that [...]

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Do Puppies Hear Louder Than We Do?

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Yes, puppies do hear a range of sounds more loudly than we do – in fact, a young canine’s hearing is extraordinarily refined and sensitive…especially in the higher ranges. In general, your puppy’s hearing will be2-1/2 times stronger than your own, although the lower ranges of your dog’s hearing won’t be as powerful. As you [...]

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Beware of the Quick!

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We have all heard horror stories of dogs bleeding profusely from an owner or groomer’s attempt to trim his or her nails. The good news is that with a little extra care, you can trim your dog’s nails without having to stress him or her with a trip to the vet’s office or groomer. The [...]

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Why Do Dogs Fight?

You may have had to stop your dogs from fighting in the past. Or maybe you’ve seen news articles about dog fighting, or dogs attacking one another. Either way, you’re wondering why do dogs fight? It’s actually rather simple. All animals fight each other in some way or another, for a number of reasons. It [...]

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Why Do Dogs Get Along with People So Well?

They are ‘Man’s Best Friend’; a title that stems from centuries as our companions and pets. While you may wonder why this phrase has become so popular among not only dog owners, but the general media, the answer really lies in the facts. With 39% of American households owning dogs, they definitely are the favored [...]

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Why Do Dogs Roll Over When They’re Excited?

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Maybe you want them to do it, and maybe you haven’t given it much thought, but there your dog is, rolled over on his back, tongue lolling out of his mouth, happy as can be. Why does he do it? Is it for belly rubs, because you taught him to do that or is it [...]

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Pick up Your Dog’s Waste – Or Else

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As I was reading a local newspaper, I could not help but notice an article entitled “Detecting a dog’s ‘Poo Print.’” My first reaction was to shake my head while I wondered why in the world anyone would want to have a print of their dog’s fecal matter. Most of us work to get rid [...]

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Why Do Dogs Cry When You’re Gone?

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It’s late at night and you’re trying to go to sleep, and outside your door you hear your dog whining or ‘crying’. Maybe you let them in, maybe you don’t. Either way you wonder why they’re crying. Perhaps you haven’t even heard it first hand, but you’ve only heard it from the neighbors, telling you [...]

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Why do Dogs Get Sick After Eating Chocolate?

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After owning a dog for any period of time, you’ve surely heard the saying that if you give a dog chocolate, it’ll get sick. So you avoid giving your dog any chocolate. The question is… why do dogs get sick off of this delicious candy? And why do some dogs still go after it? Well, [...]

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Why do Dogs Carry Things Around?

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Sometimes it is on purpose, such as when you play fetch with your dogs. Other times it is more of an annoyance, such as when they are carrying around your new shoes. Regardless of the specific reason, you’ve seen your dog carrying an object at some point. The question is… why do they do it? [...]

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Christmas Trees Are a Threat to Dogs

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Sleigh bells are getting ready to ring. The children are singing as they await the lighting of the town’s holiday tree. The dogs are home alone and the Christmas tree may prove to be more of a temptation than they can resist. While those glittering lights, festive packages and strands of tinsel may evoke a [...]

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Why do Dogs get Excited After a Bath?

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Sometimes after a bath, dogs get very excited, running around endlessly. Many dog owners find this behavior amusing, while other dog owners find it annoying when the dogs end up rolling around in something. This is especially true if the dog has a tendency to try to get outside and trying to roll around in [...]

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Why Do Dogs’ Eyes Glow?

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Whether you first noticed it when you tried to take a picture of your pet when the flash was on, or you noticed it while you were calling for them to come in after dark, it is an odd thing that dogs (as well as cats) have eyes that will glow when hit with light, [...]

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Why Do Dogs Cuddle?

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Dogs like to cuddle, whether it be with you on the course, the bed or even just sitting together on the floor. It may seem a little odd, but it’s also rather endearing. The question though is why do they do it? It seems like such a human thing to do, after all. Did they [...]

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Why Do Dogs Destroy Toys?

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You just bought your dog a new stuffed squeaky toy, and within a week, it’s gone. Completely wrecked, torn to pieces, never to be salvaged again. Or perhaps they’ve had it for quite some time, you thought it was their favorite and then one day, out of the blue, they tore it to pieces. So [...]

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Why Do Dogs Hide Under the Bed?

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Whether it’s storming outside, or sunny and quiet, dogs will sometimes be seen hiding under the bed, the couch, the table, or any number of things. Sometimes the reason is obvious, while other times it is less so. The question still remains of why do dogs under hide things such as the bed? The most [...]

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Why Do Dogs Try to Eat Bugs?

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Sometimes you will be outside in your garden and you will notice that your dog will start snapping at something as if they are trying to eat it. Upon closer inspection, you may find that it is a bee, fly or other insect and you may wonder what they are doing. While it may be [...]

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Why Do Dogs Sniff Everyone?

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Maybe you noticed it when you brought your dog to see another dog and the two circled around each other, sniffing, tails wagging, some of their hair maybe standing on end. Or maybe you noticed when your dog decided to greet you one day by sniffing your backside. Or perhaps you’re dog has been doing [...]

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Why Do Dogs Follow You Around?

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It is something that commonly amuses many dog owners, when their dog follows them around the house wherever they go. Even when they go outside or to work, the dog may try to follow them to work or outside. There are also tales of dogs who will follow their owners on a move, traveling great [...]

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Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?

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It is a disgusting habit that many dog owners will do their best to prevent. Whether it is the dog’s own poop, the cat’s, or any other animal’s, it’s a nasty but fairly common habit. Some dog owners will make sure to throw away any dog poop just to be safe, while others won’t even [...]

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Why Do Dogs Mark Their Territory?

It’s common, when you are taking your dog on a walk for him to lift his leg every few steps, even if he isn’t actually going pee. It’s something that a lot of dog owners think is odd, and some even are concerned about. It’s actually quite normal. Unless the dog is showing signs of [...]

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Why do Dogs Pant?

All dog owners recognize this behavior, as their dog has done it at one point or another, but what causes this strange habit? Humans only pant when they’re very tired, but that is not always the case for dogs. Sometimes they will pant for no discernible reason. Dogs pant both when they are healthy and [...]

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Why Do Dogs Kick When You Scratch Their Belly?

Dogs love being scratched, and when you hit that spot and and they start kicking their leg, it is definitely amusing to watch. It’s usually a spot between their hip and their belly, and the reaction ranges between a twitch and full on kicking. Some dogs have their spot elsewhere; even behind their ear is [...]

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Why Do Dogs Circle Before Lying Down?

It’s an odd and amusing sight to see when your dog will walk in circles before lying down. Whether it’s on their own bed, outside, or a random patch of ground, they do it quite often. Despite that it might look strange to many dog owners, it’s actually a perfectly normal behavior. The action even [...]

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Why Does my Dog Chew It’s Paws?

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Do you see your dog chewing on its paw and you wonder why? Perhaps your dog has been drinking more water, or have been excessively ‘lazy’ lately? These are actually common signs of illness that many pet owners ignore. These behaviors are often written off as our dogs as ‘just being dogs’ or minor illnesses. [...]

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