Understanding Dog Behavior

Every morning, just before the alarm goes off, I feel a warm, wet tongue licking my nose. As I yawn and open my eyes, I find both of my pups staring at me intensely with big, loving, brown, eyes. Although they are very determined to wake me up, they do […]

Humans have a strong sense of personal identity, and our own name is part of that. The names we call ourselves and others seem to be an important part of our everyday interactions. And, most of us give quite a bit of thought to the names we give our dogs.

If you have noticed that your dog’s blanket is looking a little ragged around the edges, it may be because your dog loves to nibble on it. Even worse, your own blanket or bedding may be getting a few little tale-tale holes in it especially if this is your dog’s

We have sometimes heard people say jokingly that dogs and their owners look alike. But did you know that your dog may share some of your personality traits? If you are joyful, outgoing, and trusting, chances are your dog may be as well. Likewise, people who are quieter, more withdrawn,

Just like people, dogs have a variety of talents and skills. Some dogs are great escape artists, and others, not so much. As a result, your dog may or may not be able to figure out how to open a door on his own. This may seem silly, but it

I take my dogs to our local park pretty much every day. And, I cannot tell you the number of times I have bent down to pat them on the head only to get dirt and grass kicked in my face! Agh! as Lucy Brown would say. What was that

New puppies are so adorable! That is until they start biting you with their razor-sharp teeth! Suddenly they turn from being soft little fuzzy balls of fur into tiny little sharks attacking you! And perhaps you have been told to get your puppy to stop biting you by letting out

Rescue dogs adopted from shelters can be awesome pets. In some cases, however, new owners have found that their rescue dog’s behavior was worsening a few weeks after adoption. Shelter staff members usually offer some information about a dog’s personality and behavior. However, a shelter is not a normal place

Does your small-sized dog sit on top of the sofa and look out the window? Or perhaps your guard dog sits on top of his dog house and peers over the fence. Dogs love to be in high places. Sometimes it is obvious why–there is something they want to see

Do you have a dog who likes to sit on you? If so, you are not alone. My dog loves sitting in my lap, especially on chilly mornings. A lot of dogs, both large and small love to sit on their owner’s lap. Just as you settle into your favorite