Tagged With Behavior Research

Smiling Beagle sitting on a person's lap on a couch, with a cozy living room background

Why Does My Dog Sit on Me? Unpacking the Science Behind Canine Cuddles

16 March 2024

Reasons for dogs sitting on their owners: love, seeking comfort, protection, to show dominance, and the impact of oxytocin on attachment.

Shih Tzu dog licking a wooden floor in a well-lit kitchen, showcasing a common odd behavior

Why Is My Dog Licking the Floor? Insights into Canine Behavior

16 March 2024

Some of the most frequent causes of this behavior include hunger, stress, boredom, medical problems, and conditioning.

Concerned Siberian Husky licking its lips while being examined by a veterinarian in a clinic

Why Is My Dog Licking Lips a Lot? Decoding Canine Behavior

16 March 2024

Causes of excessive dog lip licking, including signs of stress, health problems, dental concerns, dietary impacts, and ways to reduce stress.

Tabby and white cat with tail up facing a contemplative woman in a cozy living room

Why Do Cats Put Their Butt in Your Face? Decoding Feline Behavior

16 March 2024

Understanding cat behavior: why cats show you their butt as a sign of trust and how you can reciprocate in a way that builds a stronger relationship.

Young ball python mid-shed, showing new scales beneath peeling old skin in a terrarium that mimics its natural habitat

How Often Do Snakes Shed? Unraveling the Science Behind Skin Renewal

15 March 2024

Factors that play a role in how often a snake sheds, such as the snake's age, size, diet, health, and habitat, along with how to help ensure a healthy shed.

Pensive Boxer dog biting a chew toy with a teeth-grinding motion in soft room light

Why Do Dogs Grind Their Teeth? And What Can You Do About It

15 March 2024

Dog bruxism: symptoms, causes such as gum disease, pain, stress, and treatments including veterinary care, pain management, and behavior modification.

Vibrant yellow bird perched on a branch observing an ant, set against a softly focused natural background

What Do Birds Eat? The Science of Bird Diets

15 March 2024

Birds eat ants to get certain nutrients and also use ‘anting’ to get rid of parasites, which shows the many different ecological interactions at play.

Puzzled Samoyed dog barking in an empty living room, with furniture slightly blurred in the background

Why Does My Dog Bark at Nothing? Exploring Dog Senses & Behavior

15 March 2024

Causes of random dog barking, including sensory perception, psychological factors, and effective training techniques to mitigate excessive barking.

Chestnut brown Quarter Horse standing beside a person with a height measuring stick in a fenced pasture

How to Measure a Horse: A Complete Guide to Height and Weight

14 March 2024

Important ways to measure the size of a horse, including the classic ‘hands’ method, weight tapes, and how conformation plays a role.

Russian Blue cat curled up between a person's legs on a bed, showing a serene expression of contentment

Why Does My Cat Sleep Between My Legs? Decoding Feline Behavior

14 March 2024

Reasons why your cat sleeps on your legs: trust, warmth, territory marking, and the healing power of the human-animal relationship.

Great Pyrenees dog in a training session with a professional trainer in an outdoor area with agility equipment

Dealing With Great Pyrenees Behavior Issues: Tips for Successful Training

13 March 2024

Genetic, socialization, dietary, and positive training solutions to common Great Pyrenees behavior issues.

Veterinarian pointing to a dog's anatomical chart showing rib structure with a Boxer dog looking on, in a clinic

How Many Ribs Do Dogs Have? Exploring Canine Anatomy

13 March 2024

Learn about the anatomy of a dog's ribs: the functions of 26 ribs in protecting vital organs, enabling breathing, differences between breeds, health issues, and how rib anatomy has evolved.