Tagged With Socialization

Guilty-looking Shih Tzu sitting on a bed with a fresh dog pile next to it

Why Did My Dog Poop on My Bed? Understanding Canine Behavior

14 June 2024

Causes of dogs pooping on beds, from health problems and other behavioral issues to training methods that work to stop and fix the behavior.

Close-up portrait of an elderly Dalmatian dog with a concerned expression, highlighting its deafness

How to Tell If Your Dog Is Deaf and How to Help a Deaf Dog: Key Signs and Care Tips

13 June 2024

This article discusses how to tell if your dog is deaf, including typical signs, reasons for deafness, and why it's important to see a vet.

Brown and white Collie dog baring teeth and guarding its food bowl with a defensive, aggressive expression

How to Stop Food Aggression in Dogs: A Research-Backed Guide

12 June 2024

Evidence-based methods to address food aggression in dogs, such as socialization, positive reinforcement, desensitization, and ways to manage the issue in a multi-dog household.

Mischievous corgi dog rolling on its back on a living room carpet, looking up with a pleading expression

Why Do Dogs Roll on Their Backs? The Answers

10 June 2024

Why dogs roll on their backs, including to scratch, scent-mark, show submission, and ask for belly rubs.

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.

Calico cat with fur standing up and arched back in a defensive posture, in a warm living room setting

Why Do Cats Arch Their Backs? Exploring the Science Behind This Feline Behavior

8 June 2024

Why do cats arch their backs? It could be a sign of aggression, a way to stretch, or something else.

Two Maine Coon cats, one larger tabby cat biting the neck of a smaller calico cat on a carpeted floor

Why Does My Cat Bite My Other Cat's Neck? Understanding Aggression

7 June 2024

Causes of neck biting in cats, including play, dominance, and stimulation of the nape of the neck.

Friendly, curly-coated dog sitting on the stairs, gazing towards the living room where family members are visible

Why Does My Dog Sit Alone in Another Room? Exploring the Causes

28 May 2024

Why your dog might prefer to be alone, from feeling overwhelmed and anxious to wanting some peace and quiet.

Sleek black Bombay kitten curled up and napping on a windowsill

At What Age Is a Kitten Considered a Cat? Important Stages of Cat Development

24 May 2024

The stages that kittens go through as they grow up, both physically and socially, from birth to adulthood, including important milestones.

Female Poodle with a curly, white coat cuddled up in her owner's arms in a warm, indoor setting

Why Is My Female Dog Suddenly Clingy? Investigating the Causes

23 May 2024

Causes of sudden neediness in female dogs, such as health problems, hormones, and separation anxiety, and how to deal with it.

Mischievous Labrador Retriever squeezing through a hole in a wooden fence, ready to explore the peaceful, grassy field beyond

Why Do Dogs Run Away? Exploring the Motivations Behind Canine Escape Artists

22 May 2024

Causes of dog escape, such as natural behaviors, fear, and genetics, and how to stop and deal with a lost dog.

Two cats with fur standing on end, arching their backs in an aggressive posture

Why Do Cats Fight and How to Prevent Deadly Clashes: Causes and Prevention Tips

19 May 2024

Cats are not likely to fight until the death, but their fights can be harmful to each other.