We've all been there -- we take our dogs for what we think will be a quick trip outside only to standby while they wander around for ages before going to the bathroom. And while it may be annoying to us it's important to keep in mind there's usually … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Lick Their Wounds?
As dog lovers we know one thing -- dogs love to lick everything. But when it comes to wounds there seems to be a bit of confusion. Is letting your dog lick their wounds beneficial, or does it cause more harm than good? While it is true that there … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Howl?
None of my dogs before Laika were big howlers. In fact I never heard my previous dogs howl. They had a wide variety of barks and whines, but howling itself wasn't part of their everyday communication set. But Laika? Well she howls all the time -- … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Snore?
Does your dog sleep in bed with you? If so you've probably caught them snoring once or twice. Laika doesn't snore often, but she does have a habit of howling in her sleep which is why she sleeps on the couch (that's a post for another … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Like to Cuddle?
Does your dog like to cuddle? My dog Laika certainly does, and she's quite happy with being a 70 pound lap dog. But not all of my previous dogs were big on cuddling. And before we begin I want to clarify one thing: this article is about cuddling, … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Drink From the Toilet?
Our dogs do a lot of gross things, and drinking from the toilet is pretty high up there on that list. But have you ever wondered why? Why on earth would they choose to drink toilet water when they can drink out of their own fancy bowl? Why Do Dogs … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Guard Their Food?
Does your dog get defensive when you approach his food? Does he stiffen up, growl or perhaps even snap at you? That behavior is called resource guarding, and when it comes to resources food is the most common trigger. It's a problem that many dog … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Eat Their Own Vomit?
Raise your hand if you've seen your dog throw up their dinner and then immediately start scarfing it right back up. I think it's happened to all of us dog owners at least once, and it's an image we don't easily forget. "No kisses for you tonight, … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Help a Dog That Limps at Night
If you met my dog Laika during the day you'd have no idea she has arthritis. She'd gladly run 5 miles, hike a mountain or swim for 7 hours straight. And that's what makes arthritis hard to manage - she still wants to do all those things during the … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Get the Zoomies?
If you've ever bathed a dog I bet you've seen the zoomies. It's that frantic, running around the house at full speed craziness that we see as soon as our dog is released from the tub. The zoomies are also called the rips, and for those looking for … [Read more...]