Living with Dogs

Dogs are very social beings and form strong relationships with their favorite friends and caregivers. Although family pets establish relationships with the whole family, they typically have a favorite person they prefer to hang out with. Dogs choose their favorite person based on who spends the most time with them, […]

Does your dog like to lay his head on you at night, or does he jump onto your lap or stomach when you relax on the sofa? If so, you may wonder what this means. Is this something you should worry about? The primary reason that your dog lays on

We know that dogs often communicate with us and other dogs by barking and through their body language. But do dogs think in the form of barks? Is barking a type of language that dogs can imagine and vocalize? While dogs primarily communicate verbally with humans and other dogs through

Every time I walk into a pet store, I see hundreds of dog toys in a variety of bright colors. So naturally, I am drawn toward some of the more vibrant colors, such as red or purple especially when considering balls and discs for playing fetch. But I also stop

Have you ever wondered why dogs are so much faster than humans? If your dog has ever escaped through the front door as you reached for the mail, you probably realized quickly how fast your pooch can run! My dogs did this shortly after I adopted them; they were gone

Owning a pet can bring us many benefits such as companionship, getting out for walks, and having a little critter to play with. These are all advantages of owning a pet dog, but what is it specifically about our furry friends that actually increase our happiness? As it turns out,

When families hang holiday stockings from the fireplace, they often include one for their furry pooch as well. If you are one of those people who likes to buy your dog gifts, you may be overwhelmed by the endless choices offered by retailers. Numerous retailers offer holiday stocking stuffers for

Most dog owners consider their pets to be part of the family. So, as holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions roll around, a lot of people want to include their furry friends in the celebrations by giving gifts to them along with other family members. But do dogs really understand

For the past few years, I have been working primarily from my home office, and my two rescue dogs love it! I waited to adopt them until after I retired from my executive management position due to long days and draining commutes. Starting my own consulting business allowed me to

If you have recently adopted a dog for your family, he may decide he has a favorite person to snuggle up with at night. You may wonder how your dog chooses who to sleep with. You may even have hurt feelings that he did not choose you! So, is it