Tagged With Socialization

A lone grey and white Siberian Husky sitting on a porch at night, howling up at the full moon with a sorrowful expression

Why Do Dogs Howl at Night? Exploring the Roots of Canine Vocalizations

3 May 2024

Causes of dogs howling in the middle of the night, such as claiming their territory, separation anxiety, pack behavior, and calling other dogs.

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.

A tabby cat gently nuzzling its owner's cheek, with a blurred background

Why Does My Cat Sniff My Face? The Amazing Sense of Smell

30 April 2024

Cats use their sense of smell to identify people, claim their space, and talk to other cats. Knowing this can help you bond with your cat.

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.

A Siberian Husky puppy cautiously sniffing a small orange tabby cat sitting back on its haunches and eyeing the dog warily, in a cozy living room setting

Do Huskies Get Along With Cats? What to Consider Before Getting Both Pets

25 April 2024

How to make sure your husky and your cat get along, including how to introduce them, train them, and signs that they're doing well together.

Close-up of a distressed Golden Retriever puppy being scolded by its owner for an accident in its crate

Is Your Puppy Pooping in Their Crate? Here's How to Crate Train

24 April 2024

Causes of a dog pooping in its crate, such as incontinence, the size of the crate, and how to fix it with crate training and cleaning.

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.

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.

A sleeping Pug with its distinctive wrinkled face and short muzzle, its pink tongue slightly lolling out

Why Do Dogs Sleep with Their Tongue Out? Exploring the Science

19 April 2024

Reasons for tongue hanging in dogs, from the scientific to how you can make your dog more comfortable for a better night's sleep.

Close-up of a Siberian Husky vigorously scratching at a tile floor, leaving visible claw marks

Why Do Dogs Scratch the Floor? Exploring the Instinctive Roots

19 April 2024

Why dogs dig - natural instincts that originate from their ancestral history to build safe places to sleep and claim their environment.

A young Labrador Retriever puppy with a curious yet slightly frightened expression, sitting in a living room with a cozy blanket and toys

What Are Puppy Fear Periods? A Parent's Guide to Developmental Phases

19 April 2024

Puppy fear periods are times during a puppy's development when they may suddenly develop a fear of something new in their environment.