Tagged With Family Dynamics

A fawn-colored Great Dane wearing a service dog harness standing beside an elderly person using a walker in a bright indoor space

Are Great Danes Good Service Dogs? Their Service Potential Explored

7 June 2024

Great Danes are often used as service dogs because of their size, strength, and sweet temperament.

Feral tabby cat hissing and backing away from an outstretched hand in a sparse living room

Can You Tame a Feral Cat After a Certain Age? Yes, and Here's How

29 May 2024

It is much more difficult to socialize feral cats after they are 4 months old because the socialization window has closed and the fear of humans has become more fixed.

Persian cat curled up on a velvet armchair, reading an open book on the history of language

The Strange Etymology of 'Pussycat': Uncovering the Origins

24 May 2024

The history and development of the word "pussycat" as a common moniker for felines, and its complicated relationship with gender.

Golden retriever dog in a focused, serious stance between its owner and an imaginary intruder, practicing guard commands

Are Golden Retrievers Good Guard Dogs? An Assessment

17 May 2024

Golden Retrievers are not good watchdogs because of their friendly demeanor, but they can be taught to be watchful and protective.

Fluffy orange tabby cat curled up sleeping peacefully on the chest of a relaxed person

Why Does My Cat Sleep on Top of Me? Key Reasons

15 May 2024

Why do cats like to sleep on you? There are several reasons, some of which are evolutionary, emotional, and practical for both the cat and the human.

Tabby cat licking her healthy newborn kittens in a cozy nest

The Harsh Truth: Why Do Cats Eat Their Own Kittens?

13 May 2024

Cats might eat their kittens because of evolution that dictates the strongest offspring are the most likely to survive.

Burmese cat with a rich brown coat standing on its owner's chest, paws kneading the fabric of their shirt, as the owner smiles down at their pet

Why Does My Cat Walk All Over Me? Reasons Explained

10 May 2024

Why cats knead their owners, from bonding and showing love to marking their territory.

Orange tabby cat sitting on top of a newspaper, with a content expression and paws carefully placed on the pages

Why Do Cats Like to Sit on Paper? The Science Behind the Strange Behavior

10 May 2024

Cats' tendency to love paper can be traced back to a few different things, including their senses, the way that it feels, and even some of their natural behaviors like scratching and marking their territory.

A Shih Tzu dog sleeping soundly on the floor under a bed in a low-light bedroom setting

Why Does My Dog Sleep Under the Bed? Exploring the Reasons

5 May 2024

Dogs tend to sleep under beds because of their natural "denning instinct" and their desire for safety and protection.

A middle-aged man lying in bed with a happy, energetic Jack Russell Terrier curled up on his chest, both looking content and affectionate

Why Does My Dog Lay on Top of Me? Exploring This Cozy Behavior

27 April 2024

Dogs lie on top of their owners for a few reasons: pack mentality, wanting to be close to their people, and wanting to feel loved.

Graceful Siamese cat gently kneading its paws on the chest of its human companion, in a softly lit, intimate bedroom setting

Why Do Cats Lay on Your Chest? The Comforting Reasons

25 April 2024

Cats sit on their owners' chests because of evolution and psychology, and it helps them feel better and closer to their owners.

A brown Burmese cat with gold eyes gently bumping its head against its owner's legs on a patio

Why Do Cats Headbutt? The Many Interesting Reasons

24 April 2024

Why do cats headbutt people? Some of the most common reasons include pheromones, scent marking, affection, and mood signaling.