Understanding a dog’s body language can be very important. We all know that when a dog is baring its teeth, snarling or growling and has the fur raised on its back, it is not a happy camper and isn’t in the mood for cuddling. There are certain other stances and body languages that a dog ...
Dogs are no different than we are when it comes to using their voice. It’s how they say hi, stay away, what’s that, I’m bored or scared. To a dog, using his voice is just as natural to him as it is for us to talk. There’s nothing wrong with your dog barking, if he ...
Every now and then, I run across a loose dog in my neighborhood while walking my dogs. You never know if an unfamiliar dog is lost, a stray or one that lives in the area and is allowed to roam on his own by his owners. Why a dog is loose doesn’t matter, how you ...
Small dogs are just so darn cute, you can’t help swooping them up in your arms and hugging them. Because of their small size, little dogs can get away with a lot more mischief than a larger dog is allowed to do and that puts small dogs at risk of becoming whining and hard to ...
As far as people know, dogs don’t have language in the same way people do, but this doesn’t mean they don’t communicate. Dogs use their bodies to convey a variety of messages and often communicate to their owners with their faces. Here’s how to read your dog’s facial expressions: Eyes Dogs don’t make eye contact ...
When adopting a dog, especially one from a shelter, you don’t always know what his true personality is until he’s had a chance to get to know you better. Even an outgoing puppy can become timid or shy if he’s unsure about his environment. I’ve been fostering a shy, timid dog and it has been ...
When I was a kid, we had a Manchester Terrier named Susie. My mom was constantly telling my siblings and me not to tease her, but like most kids, we didn’t listen. One day I was teasing Susie by grabbing her back feet and she wasn’t amused with my game. Before I knew what happened, ...
Dogs have such unique personalities and such an integral role in family life that we often feel frustrated by the communication barrier between our species. Dogs do communicate, though through body language rather than speech, and we might come closer to an understanding if we pay attention to that body language. Canine communication is not ...
I hope to give you some tips on how to read your dog’s body language when you read this. I have had dogs for most of my life and I also work for FedEx. I probably see more dogs than most people do each day. Early in my FedEx days I talked to some dog ...
“I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with freedom.” – Bob Dylan Is your dog born to be free? The stories abound of letting Fido off leash only to have him rush out unruly and wild. Calling him back is not an option nor successful and forget ...