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Worried-looking owner gently holding the muzzle of a brown and white Lop rabbit that is attempting to bite

Why Do Rabbits Bite? Understanding and Preventing Nipping Behavior

9 April 2024

Causes of rabbit aggression, including typical reasons for aggression, and how to stop and deal with rabbit aggression.

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.

Golden Retriever pressing its face into the chest of its owner, who is gently petting the dog in a muted living room setting

Why Does My Dog Bury His Head Into Me? The Science Behind Canine's Affectionate Gesture

4 April 2024

Dogs nuzzle their faces into their owners as a way to demonstrate love, find security, and connect with their human family's smell.

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.

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.

Siamese cat with striking blue eyes and pointed coat, raising a paw to playfully swat and bite its owner's arm

Why Does My Cat Hug My Arm and Then Bite? Understanding Feline Behavior

30 March 2024

The reasons behind why cats knead and bite their humans, go back to natural hunting instincts and playful actions from when they were kittens.

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.

Photorealistic image of a mixed-breed poodle dog with a fluffy, light-colored coat, standing upright with one front paw raised, as if engaged in air humping behavior, in a well-lit, tranquil garden filled with verdant plants and warm sunlight.

Why Do Dogs Hump the Air? Unraveling the Curious Canine Behavior

30 March 2024

Causes of air humping in dogs, such as sexual stimulation, stress, seeking attention, and medical problems, and how to stop the behavior.

Anxious-looking pug curled up on a bed, compulsively sucking on the corner of a patterned comforter

Why Do Dogs Suck on Blankets? Exploring the Instincts Behind the Behavior

23 March 2024

Why dogs suck on blankets, from natural instincts to self-soothing, and even potential problems that may need to be addressed with training.

A calm German Shepherd dog observing a curious orange tabby cat sitting together on a plush rug in a cozy living room

German Shepherds and Cats: How to Make It Work

23 March 2024

German Shepherds and cats can get along if the German Shepherd is trained, socialized, and their herding and prey drives are controlled.

Calico cat stretching in a sunny spot in the living room with toys around and a person in the background

How to Tell if Your New Cat is Adjusting: How to Know When Your Cat is Happy

18 March 2024

Signs that a cat is getting used to a new home can be found in their actions, appetite, and how they interact with people and their surroundings.

Fluffy Samoyed lying comfortably between a person's legs in a cozy home setting with warm lighting

Why Does My Dog Sleep Between My Legs? Uncovering Canine Comfort and Bonding

17 March 2024

Reasons why dogs like to sleep between your legs: warmth, security, comfort, attachment, anxiety, and creating a good place to sleep.