Dog Emotions

How can you tell if your new rescue dog is happy? When you first took him out of the shelter, he was probably very excited to get outside and experience some new freedom. And, someone was paying attention to him. But now that he has been living with you for […]

If you have recently welcomed a new rescue dog into your home, you may wonder how soon you can leave him behind if you need to go on a personal or business trip. You would love to take him with you, but it is often just not possible for him

If you have recently adopted a rescue dog from a shelter, you may wonder if he remembers and misses his former owners. Shelter dogs often look very sad and lonely. So it is easy to imagine they may be grieving the loss of their former family. They may also be

If you have just adopted a new rescue dog from a shelter, you may find that once in his new home, he literally clings to you. Where you go, he goes. If you sit down, he is right there at your feet looking up at you. He may follow you

If you have ever watched your dog sleep, you may have noticed his legs moving or his mouth twitching. He may even yip or growl a little. Since dogs are very physically active and spontaneous, it would make sense that a dog would act out his dreams. Perhaps he is

Many human suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following a traumatic event or exposure to repetitive stress. PTSD is often associated with soldiers who have gone to war or are victims of natural disasters or abuse. But have you wondered if rescued dogs can also suffer from PTSD? We

Fortunately for a lot of homeless dogs, many people are now adopting dogs from shelters. This has been true, especially during the Covid pandemic in 2020, and seems to be a growing trend. Many kind people who now have more time at home and who care about animal welfare are

Dog owners are known to deeply care for their pets and often wonder if their canine companions can actually reciprocate the love they receive. Previously, many animal behaviorists and scientists believed that dogs were only capable of a limited range of primary emotions, while feelings like love were considered beyond

We know that dogs have emotions, but do they have the same feelings that humans do? Most of us can tell when our favorite pal is happy or angry. But how many emotions do dogs and humans actually share? Recent studies have shown that the brain structures involved in processing

Do you have a new rescue dog who is doing things to try to get you to notice them? If so, you may struggle to understand what your new pup is trying to tell you. Understanding the behavior and communication of dogs is integral to building a strong and enduring