Tagged With Dogs

Close-up of a French Bulldog with large, expressive eyes and a pink, curled tongue extended, looking like it is licking the air on a kitchen countertop

Why Does My Dog Lick the Air? Exploring Canine Behavior

2 April 2024

Why dogs may lick the air, from smelling their environment to feeling excited to coping with stress or anxiety.

Labrador Retriever dog pressing its muzzle into a beige carpet with a puzzled expression

Why Do Dogs Rub Their Faces on Carpet? The Fascinating Reasons Behind This Behavior

2 April 2024

Explanations for why dogs may rub their faces on the carpet, such as scent marking, skin problems, and health issues that need to be treated by a vet.

Sad-looking Golden Retriever wearing a black electronic training collar, lying on the ground in a home setting

What Are E Collars for Dogs? A Training Tool or Abuse

2 April 2024

The pros and cons of electronic dog collars, as well as other options that may be more humane such as positive reinforcement training.

Large, imposing grey wolf standing in a snowy, forested environment with a smaller, leaner black domestic dog in the background

Wolves vs Dogs: Why the Huge Difference in Size?

1 April 2024

The large variation in body size between wolves and dogs is a result of their evolution and the specific roles they have played in human history.

Playful Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy standing next to a measuring tape

How Big Do Corgis Get? A Look at the Average Size of Full-Grown Corgis

1 April 2024

The average dimensions and rate of development of Corgis, including the average weight and height for males, females, and the various types of Corgis.

Shih Tzu dog sitting next to a plate of chili con carne, with the owner's hand moving the plate away

Can Dogs Have Chili? It's Complicated

1 April 2024

Chili and other spicy foods can lead to gastrointestinal upset and toxicity in dogs, so it's best to keep these foods away from your pet.

Border Collie mix carefully carrying a small fallen branch through a lush, forested area

Why Do Dogs Like Sticks? The Psychology and Evolution of Stick Love

1 April 2024

Why your dog is so obsessed with chewing on tree branches and the dangers associated with it, as well as other things you can give them to help meet their natural chewing needs.

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.

Poodle dog coughing on a rug while its owner kneels beside it in a living room setting

Is Your Dog Making a Coughing Sound Like a Hairball? Here's What It Could Mean

31 March 2024

A dog coughing up a hairball-like substance could be a sign of a respiratory problem that needs to be addressed by a vet, rather than a hairball.

Worried Labrador Retriever mother dog looking down at her newborn puppy in a whelping box

Why Do Dogs Eat Their Puppies? Understanding Canine Behavior

30 March 2024

Causes of cannibalism in dogs, which can be due to a number of biological, psychological, and environmental issues.

Panting Labrador Retriever laying on a tile floor with visible pink, splotchy heat rash on its skin

Dog Heat Rash: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

30 March 2024

Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dog heat rash, including prevention tips and the risks of leaving it untreated.

Pug carefully taking a small bite of a grilled octopus tentacle on a plate

Can Dogs Eat Octopus? Exploring the Safety and Nutrition

30 March 2024

Octopus that has been properly prepared and cooked is generally safe for dogs to eat every once in a while, but it should be given in small amounts because it may cause stomach upset.