Category Archives: Dog Behavior and Training

Do Our Dogs Understand Human Speech?

Do Our Dogs Understand Human Speech? Your dog really does know what you’re saying, and a brain scan shows how. Your dog gets you. I mean, he really gets you.

No, really — he actually does. So say scientists in Hungary, who have published a groundbreaking study that found dogs understand both the meaning of words and the intonation used to speak them. Continue reading

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10 Of The Most Mysterious Doggy Behaviors: Explained!

My dog is the funniest little creature.

He loves to circle around multiple times before finding a nice spot to rest, has always been a little aggressive with his toys during playtime, and is always scared when it rains and thunders.

The good thing is, everything that he does is normal. These behaviors may seem quite odd — and maybe even a little troubling sometimes ‚ but if you’ve been experiencing the same things with your pup for years, know that you have nothing to worry about. Continue reading

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Dog Gone Problems: Why is my dog having accidents in the house after going outside?

Dog Gone Problems: Why is my dog having accidents in the house after going outside? Continue reading

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Dog Behaviors – Bark Collars Don’t Address Dog’s Issues and Why Do Dogs Eat Stools?

Dog Behaviors – Bark Collars Don’t Address Dog’s Issues and Why Do Dogs Eat Stools? Why do dogs eat stools?
While most cases of coprophagia appear to be purely behavioral, there are indeed numerous medical problems that can cause or contribute to Continue reading

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Ask a Vet: Some types of chocolate are more harmful than others for dogs

Ask a Vet: Some types of chocolate are more harmful than others for dogs. I know chocolate isn’t good for dogs, but I’m curious about how much they really would have to eat to get sick.

The toxic ingredients in chocolate are theobromine and caffeine.

The amount of theobromine can be calculated based on the type of chocolate. Continue reading

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