Tagged With Behavior

Close-up portrait of an alert, curious-looking German Shepherd with thick, distinctive whiskers

Is It Ever OK to Trim Your Dog's Whiskers? What Vets Say

23 April 2024

Why you shouldn't cut your dog's whiskers and what you should know about taking care of this important part of their body.

Golden retriever sitting in a grassy field, tilting its head upwards with a curious expression

Can Dogs Look Up? What to Know About Dog Vision and Neck Mobility

22 April 2024

Dogs can't look up very well because of their specific anatomy and vision, which are designed to prioritize other things.

Rider in navy blue jacket and helmet guiding a relaxed bay horse through a grassy meadow

Are Horses Happy When They Are Ridden? What Science Says

22 April 2024

Riding horses is a controversial topic, and research has shown that it can lead to both physical and mental health issues for the animals.

A large, fluffy white Great Pyrenees dog standing protectively in front of a flock of sheep in a pasture

Do Great Pyrenees Have Aggression? What You Need to Know About This Gentle Giant

21 April 2024

The guarding instincts of Great Pyrenees and how aggression can be avoided through training and socialization.

Three attentive Australian Shepherd dogs sitting with their owner

Do Australian Shepherds Get Along With Other Dogs? Understanding the Breed

21 April 2024

Australian Shepherds may exhibit aggression if they aren't socialized and trained correctly, however, they can be great family dogs with the proper attention.

Pug tenderly licking the tip of its owner's nose as they embrace on a plush armchair

Why Does My Dog Lick My Nose? Unveiling Affectionate Behavior

20 April 2024

Evolutionary and communication reasons for why dogs lick their owners' noses, as well as when this behavior might signal a problem.

Corgi with a foxy face and stumpy legs burying a rawhide chew toy in the dirt of a backyard

Why Do Dogs Hide Their Treats? Evolutionary Reasons Behind Caching

20 April 2024

Dogs bury bones as an instinctual behavior passed down from wolves to cache, or store, food and claim a space as their own.

Close-up portrait of a green lizard with a vibrant body, bulging eyes, and a pointy snout, bobbing its head in a natural, tropical setting

Why Do Lizards Head Bob? Unveiling Its Meaning

20 April 2024

Causes of head bobbing in lizards, which include communication, social status, mating, and how it has evolved.

German Shepherd puppy with alert, pointed ears looking directly at the camera

When Do German Shepherd Ears Stand Up? A Guide for New Owners

20 April 2024

This article discusses the age at which German Shepherd puppies' ears usually go up, as well as the impact of genetics, diet, and activity on ear growth.

A Bengal cat with striking markings rapidly spinning in a circle, chasing and lunging at its own tail in a living room setting

Why Do Cats Chase Their Tails? Unraveling the Mystery

20 April 2024

Causes of tail chasing in cats, from typical play and hunting to more serious medical or behavioral problems that need to be addressed by a vet.

Playful British Shorthair cat leaning into its owner's hand, which is scratching behind the cat's ears

Where Do Cats Like to Be Petted Most? Unlocking the Purr Zones

20 April 2024

Cats like to be pet in their "purr zones" such as the ears, chin, and cheeks, where there are scent glands that help with bonding.

A tabby cat cautiously sniffs the nose of an opossum with its guard up, both animals staring intently at each other in a backyard setting

Will a Possum Kill a Cat? Examining the Risk

19 April 2024

Possums pose little threat to cats and are highly unlikely to kill them, but they will fight back if a cat tries to attack them. There are ways to ensure your cat is protected.