Before writing this article I have to admit -- I'd never give much though to my dogs belly button, let alone tried looking for it. I knew she had one, but I'd never noticed it or given it a second thought. And then I got an e-mail from a reader … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Stick Their Heads Out Car Windows?
When was the last time you saw a dog with his head out the car window looking sad? Unless it was a St. Bernard chances are probably never (they always look sort of sad, don't they?). Why do dogs stick their heads out car windows, and why do they love … [Read more...]
Why Do Female Dogs Hump?
Some dogs will hump anything -- the air, pillows, blankets, their favorite stuffed animal, humans, and every dog in sight. It's pretty embarrassing when your dog mounts the neighbor or that teddy bear in the middle of the room while you've got … [Read more...]
Why Do Female Dogs Get Blamed For Dead Grass?
How many times have you heard that female dogs kill grass? I heard it plenty growing up, though I never knew the reason why. I've got a female dog that's urinated thousands of times in my yard and I have yet to see a dead patch of grass. But there … [Read more...]
How Boredom Caused My Dog to Hide Her Toys
Boredom caused my dog to hide her toys obsessively, and it can lead to other destructive behaviors if we're not paying attention. This is a cautionary tale of how finding a bone in my coat pocket made me realize my dog had a real toy hiding … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Love to Lay In The Sun?
How often do you find your dog laying in front of the window sunbathing? It's something all of my dogs have done, and for years I never gave it much thought; I just assumed lying in the sun felt good. Turns out there's a bit more to a dogs … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Steal Laundry?
When it comes to dirty laundry some dogs are excellent thieves. Does your dog steal your dirty clothing? Socks, underwear, towels, old t-shirts -- nothing's off limits when it comes to some canine kleptomaniacs. In this article we'll look at why dogs … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Go Crazy After a Bath?
Does your dog go crazy after a bath? If so you're certainly not alone. I've yet to find a dog owner that hasn't experienced their dog frantically running and rolling around right after bath time. What is it about those moments after a bath that … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Have Spotted Tongues?
"Help! I found a black spot on my Lab's tongue -- does that mean he's part Chow?" Contrary to popular myth, black spots on your dog's tongue does not mean he's part Chow. While it is true that one of the most well known physical traits of a Chow … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Love Belly Rubs?
Does your dog love belly rubs? Most dogs do, and some love belly rubs so much they'll actually demand them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQwirnKysXI So why do dogs love belly rubs anyway? Dogs love belly rubs simply because they feel good. … [Read more...]