Tagged With Socialization

Grey and white stray tabby cat contentedly rubbing against a person's legs in a park

Why Do Stray Cats Rub Against Your Legs? Exploring Feline Pheromones & Behavior

17 March 2024

Learn why feral cats rub against your legs: to mark their territory with scent glands, to find comfort, and to build relationships.

Defensive Maine Coon cat with tufted ears and bushy tail growling, set against a relaxed background

Why Do Cats Growl? The Meaning Behind This Feline Vocalization

16 March 2024

This study aimed to investigate the acoustic structure of growls emitted by domestic cats in different contexts and the potential for humans to differentiate between these growls.

Shih Tzu dog licking a wooden floor in a well-lit kitchen, showcasing a common odd behavior

Why Is My Dog Licking the Floor? Insights into Canine Behavior

16 March 2024

Some of the most frequent causes of this behavior include hunger, stress, boredom, medical problems, and conditioning.

Concerned Siberian Husky licking its lips while being examined by a veterinarian in a clinic

Why Is My Dog Licking Lips a Lot? Decoding Canine Behavior

16 March 2024

Causes of excessive dog lip licking, including signs of stress, health problems, dental concerns, dietary impacts, and ways to reduce stress.

Puzzled Samoyed dog barking in an empty living room, with furniture slightly blurred in the background

Why Does My Dog Bark at Nothing? Exploring Dog Senses & Behavior

15 March 2024

Causes of random dog barking, including sensory perception, psychological factors, and effective training techniques to mitigate excessive barking.

Great Pyrenees dog in a training session with a professional trainer in an outdoor area with agility equipment

Dealing With Great Pyrenees Behavior Issues: Tips for Successful Training

13 March 2024

Genetic, socialization, dietary, and positive training solutions to common Great Pyrenees behavior issues.

Well-trained Rottweiler sitting calmly in a park, attentively looking towards its owner

Do Rottweilers Have Aggressive Temperaments? Debunking Aggression Misconceptions

11 March 2024

This article discusses the genetics of Rottweiler aggression, the importance of training and socialization, and how positive reinforcement can affect behavior.

Two cats in a warm living room sniffing each other's tails, illustrating feline scent communication

Why Do Cats Sniff Each Other’s Butts? Unraveling Feline Scent Communication

11 March 2024

Knowing the reason behind why cats smell butts: a way to communicate information about identity, health, and social status through smell.

Golden retriever winking playfully with a head tilt in a sunlit room

Why Do Dogs Wink? Decoding Canine Communication

10 March 2024

This article discusses the science behind dog winking, including why dogs wink, what it can indicate about their health, how you can train your dog to wink, and the connection between winking and a dog's vision and other physiological processes.

Curious-looking Weimaraner sitting in its bed among toys, exemplifying typical dog behavior

Can Dogs Masturbate? What to Know About Normal Canine Behavior

10 March 2024

This article discusses dog masturbation: why it happens, reasons for it, potential health effects, psychological causes, hormonal factors, and the role of communication.

Jack Russell Terrier scratching a soft bed in a cozy, well-lit bedroom

Why Do Dogs Scratch the Bed? The Science Behind Canine Behavior

8 March 2024

Reasons why dogs may scratch at their bedding: instincts, comfort, stress, marking their territory, and medical issues.

Grey tabby cat playfully biting a laughing man's nose while sitting on a living room couch

Why Does My Cat Bite My Nose? Decoding Feline Affection & Play

8 March 2024

Learn why cats bite noses, including love bites, play, scent marking, and communication, and how to safely deal with this behavior.