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Our dogs do all sorts of peculiar things. When they dream, they often whimper, kick their feet, and sometimes, they sound like they are on a full squirrel chase in La La Land. But have you noticed an increase in vocalization such as howling as they sleep? While howling is likely very normal as a […]

Yawning certainly isn’t something out of the ordinary if you have a dog. However, you may wonder why it seems to occur more often when you pet them. What purpose or, more correctly, purposes does yawning serve? Therein lies the answer to this question. Think of the many situations where you may yawn. It’s both

You can’t blame Dachshunds for hating the rain. It’s not always fun to walk in the rain, and their disdain isn’t unique to the breed. Understandably, many dogs would rather stay warm by the hearth. That’s saying nothing about getting their paws toweled off afterward, as many pups balk at that necessary evil, too. Nevertheless,

Our dogs do all sorts of cute things that make us go, “Aww.” If you have noticed your dog rubbing their cute little nose all over you, what gives? In this article, we’re going to try to decode that doggy behavior so you can understand it once and for all. It’s likely a combination of

Weird is the word when it comes to our pups! It seems that they’re always doing something to entertain us that’s either extremely cute, hilarious, or even questionable. Each dog has their own love language, so they will express themselves very differently because of that. We have made a list of all the kinds of

Owls are fearsome creatures and incredible flyers. They are capable of being unmatched predators. If you have noticed an owl in your area or you’re concerned about your dog being outside at night, you might have a good reason! Owls not only can attack and carry off smaller dogs, but they sometimes do. However, a

It has been a widely known phenomenon that some dogs love to chase cats! When they do, the unfortunate part about them is that they can easily hurt them, which makes their reputation very muddy. If you think that all dogs hate cats, however, nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, many more

Dogs make a lot of interesting vocalizations, but none are quite as loud or jarring as the howl. Most dog owners know that their pets howl for a number of reasons, including communicating and sending a warning, but have you ever wondered why yours howls back at you when you make the sound at them?

So, you’ve been going out to the bathroom with your dog since they were just a wee puppy. You have been watching their antics and their habits from the beginning. As they’ve been growing up, you realize they have a funky habit. Every time they go to the bathroom, they have to kick behind them

Striking a balance between effectiveness and safety is rarely easy in pest control. Unsurprisingly, the aggressive chemicals that efficiently kill pests can often have toxic effects on the user and their family, including their vulnerable pets. Even with proper use, the risk that comes with many pesticides is almost impossible to avoid. Does that mean

Even if you aren’t a dog person, everybody knows our canine pals can’t get enough of playing with tennis balls. They’re fun to chase and enjoyable to chew, and tennis balls are a simple enrichment solution almost any owner can use for bonding and working out with their dog. It might seem arbitrary that the

Some dogs love nothing more than lying on their humans’ clothes. While their intentions might be pure, it is a habit that you probably want to prevent. Typically, dogs lie on clothes because they’re comfortable and warm, and they carry your smell, but it might be that you’ve put your clothes in your dog’s favorite

Most dog parents know about their dogs’ sweet spot on their bellies, which causes them to kick their legs. This is a common behavior, but not all dogs react in the same way, and some have a reflex spot elsewhere on their bodies. Kicking might be a sign of encouragement to convince you to pet