Dog Emotions

Every time I see a puppy or a dog at a shelter, I just want to put my arms around them and give them a big hug. I want to let them know that I care about them and everything will be alright. But do dogs really understand what a […]

When we think about the type of dog we want to adopt, we often consider whether we want a male or female. And in some cases, we may not care at all about the sex of our dog and focus more on the dog’s personality. Even so, when adopting a

Dogs and collars seem to go together and are a normal, important part of dog ownership. But do dogs actually like to wear their collars? We don’t really give them a choice and just assume they will like wearing them. The good news is that most dogs do not seem

Anyone who has brought a brand-new puppy home will probably remember their pup crying and whining during the first night. Hot water bottles, comfy blankets, stuffed toys, and ticking clocks are some of the many remedies that people use to comfort their pups and help them get through the night.

If you have just adopted a new dog from the shelter, congratulations! You have just saved a life and given a deserving pooch a second chance! He is probably excited, and a little anxious, but happy all at the same time. These are a lot of emotions for your new

Dogs raised in large, commercial breeding facilities known as puppy mills, have a hard life. Puppy mill owners do not provide good care and offer little to no positive human interaction. Fortunately, many of these dogs who are used for breeding purposes are rescued and placed in loving homes. But,

If you have adopted a newly rescued dog who is not as energetic as you would expect, you may wonder if he is depressed. Dogs express their emotions differently than humans through body language rather than facial expressions. Dogs simply do not have the same type of facial muscles as

Adopting a new pooch from the shelter is pretty exciting for most new owners. This is especially true if you have been planning and preparing for a while and now the day has arrived. You have probably researched some rescue groups or visited shelters to find a good match for

If you have ever walked through a shelter full of dogs awaiting adoption you may have felt overwhelmed. Each dog was probably eager to meet you and connect. Most shelter dogs will run to the front of their cages and stick their nose through the grates for any chance to

Your rescue dog is now in a loving home, and you want nothing more than to comfort and care for her. She is safe now and has a bright future and a good life ahead of her. But she will most likely carry some emotional scars, which will take time