Tagged With Cognitive Training

A Standard Poodle with a thick, curly black coat sitting calmly on a couch in a cozy living room

Do Poodles Bark a Lot? Insights and Training Tips

10 June 2024

Common reasons why poodles tend to bark too much, as well as some typical triggers and training techniques that work best to minimize excessive barking.

Happy, energetic Border Collie with a bright yellow tennis ball in its mouth, ready to fetch in a grassy field

Why Do Dogs Love Tennis Balls? It's More Complicated Than You Think

28 May 2024

Dogs enjoy running after and bringing back tennis balls because of their inherent prey drive and pack mentality.

A small poodle with a curly light brown coat barking in a dimly lit living room at night

How to Get a Dog to Stop Barking at Night: Expert-Approved Solutions

3 May 2024

Proven methods to prevent your dog from barking too much at night, such as positive reinforcement training, changes to the environment, soundproofing options, and dealing with separation anxiety.

Curious orange tabby cat sitting on a wooden table, gazing intently with an alert, intelligent expression

Do Orange Cats Have Less Intelligence? The Science Behind the Myth

1 May 2024

Studies have found that a cat's orange fur color has no bearing on their smarts or temperament.

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.

Pitbull owner kneeling and making eye contact with their medium-sized Pitbull during training, showcasing the dog's attentive and obedient gaze

How Smart Are Pitbulls? New Studies Answer This Question

17 April 2024

Pitbulls are often seen as smart, ranking equally with some of the most well-liked breeds, and their stigma of aggression can be managed with the right attention.

Close-up portrait of a Cocker Spaniel with golden fur, mouth open in a whining gesture, positioned in front of a person sitting at a cluttered desk

How to Get Your Dog to Stop Whining for Attention: Effective Strategies

9 April 2024

Causes of a dog that won't stop whining for attention, such as boredom, separation anxiety, and a learned behavior, and how to fix the problem with positive reinforcement.

A curious golden retriever sitting in a sunlit room, head tilted as if pondering the passage of time

Time in the Life of a Dog: How Dogs Perceive Time

7 April 2024

Because of the biological and neurological factors that influence a dog's sense of time, dogs experience time in a way that is very different from humans.

Jack Russell Terrier standing on its hind legs, placing its paws on the lap of its kneeling owner in a sunny outdoor scene

Why Does My Dog Stand on Me? Exploring the Reasons Behind This Behavior

5 April 2024

Why dogs may step on their owners, from seeking attention to feeling anxious or dominant, and how to stop this behavior.

Curious border collie puppy watching a treat being hidden under a cloth, with a bright living room background

Object Permanence in Dogs: What Research Shows About Canine Cognition

1 April 2024

Dogs do eventually gain object permanence, or the understanding that objects are still there even when they can't be seen, but not until after human babies.

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.

Affectionate Shih Tzu with pleading eyes follows its owner inside a cozy home

Why Is My Dog So Clingy? Unraveling the Causes of Canine Attachment

29 February 2024

This article discusses the concept of dog neediness, including reasons such as anxiety, stress, and breed predispositions, as well as ways to help with separation anxiety and encourage independence.