If you've ever bathed a dog chances are you've seen the zoomies. It's that frantic, running around the house at full speed craziness that happens as soon as dogs get out of the bath. Have you ever looked at your dog as he's running around like a … [Read more...]
Why Does My Dog Itch So Much?
Has your dog been itching more than usual? Every dog is different when it comes to their itching & scratching habits, but if your dog has been itching more than usual it's time for a closer look. Here's a look at the most common causes of itching … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Go Grey Early?
Laika's already going grey, though she's only 3 years old. Looking back all of my dogs went grey eventually, but it never started quite that early. So it got me wondering -- why do dogs go grey early anyway? It it all genetics? Is it stress … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?
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. And it's slightly 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...]