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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Every dog owner is excited to see their dog wagging their tail. The common belief is that dogs wag their tails because they are happy. It is seen by most as a happy, friendly gesture that means the dog is in a good mood (as opposed to cats, who it usually means they are in [...]

Throwing a stick or a ball and having your dog bring it back for you is a common past time for many dog owners. While it is a fun past time many dog owners wonder why do dogs fetch? The most common reasons can be traced back to their wild ancestors. While some may think [...]

It is a tradition as old as time; so common that it is used in all forms of media, from cartoons to movies. It is seen as something that just is. But the question for many people is why do they do that? It is especially true of those owners who have both animals and [...]

Have you ever wondered if there is anything about your dog that is unique enough to be used to identify him or her? The answer is yes. Your dog’s nose print is as unique as each individual person’s fingerprints. And that is good news because nose prints provide yet another way to track your dog [...]

Guinness World Records are made to be broken. That might have been what Arizona resident David Nasser was thinking when his Great Dane was named the Guinness World Records largest dog in early 2010. Weighing 245 pounds, Giant George measures seven feet and three inches from head to tail and three feet seven inches from [...]

Just about the time you think you have seen it all, something new like doggie weddings manage to come along. While doggie weddings were once for the rich and famous, their popularity has spread and more folks are planning big events for their four-legged friends. Some view getting their dog hitched as the social statement [...]