Category Archives for Dog Education
12 Reasons Your Dog is Shaking Their Head
All dogs shake their heads from time to time — it’s their response to any little irritation of the ears, cheeks or general head area. We’re all familiar with that goofy, jowl-shaking, ear-flopping shake. But when it becomes more than just an occasional thing and presents itself as repetitive behavior, that’s probably a cause for […]
Continue reading10 Reasons Your Dog is Drinking More Water
Most dogs need about an ounce of water per pound of body weight. Most dogs are messy drinkers, so it’s hard to tell exactly how much water is making it to their mouths and how much they’re actually ingesting. Polydipsia is the medical term referring to an increased level of thirst in dogs. Dogs who […]
Continue readingDogs and Chicken Bones
You’ve probably heard it a million times before–you can’t give dogs chicken bones, but have you ever considered why? Out in the wild, wolves and coyotes, and yes, stray dogs will often kill a chicken and might chew or eat the bones too. If the behavior is okay for wild animals, what is the harm […]
Continue readingWhy Do Dogs Chew Sticks?
You’ve probably noticed that your dog loves sticks. As soon as you pick one up, he’s alert and ready to run. You’ve seen your dog lay outside chewing on sticks for hours, not caring about anything else in the world, but have you ever wondered why does my dog eat sticks?Dogs love to chew on […]
Continue readingWhy Does My Dog Lick My Feet?
Have you ever come home from work, take off your shoes and socks, and relaxed on the couch only to have your dog snuggle up to your legs and begin licking your feet? This odd and uncomfortable behavior may be one you want to train out of your dog, but before you do, you should […]
Continue reading14 Ways to Stop Doggy Flatulence
I’m sure we have all experienced our dog’s flatulence at one point or another. Isn’t it the worst when you have friends and family over and your dog clears the room? It’s time we put an end to that! Here are some ways to get your dog’s flatulence under control.The Proper FoodDo a little research […]
Continue readingWhy Does My Dog Smell Like Fish?
Dogs can develop an unpleasant smell in many ways, including rolling around in something, getting sprayed by a skunk, or from plain being dirty. These smells can be explained by dogs just being dogs, who have been known to eat feces, dead animals, and to roll around in similar things for reasons unknown. Their curiosity and playfulness […]
Continue readingWhy Does My Dog Chew Their Feet?
Pet dogs are known for exhibiting funny behaviors that make us laugh. You can log onto any social media platform and find videos of dogs being cute, unusual, or extraordinary. What some pet owners fail to realize however is that a few of the strange habits your dog has may not be quirks. Our dogs […]
Continue readingWhy Doesn’t My Dog Chew Their Food
As a dog owner, you’re always looking out for your do to make sure they are healthy or getting into things they shouldn’t be. Recently you may have noticed that your dog doesn’t usually chew their food and swallows it whole without chewing. This normally happens because your dog is eating their food in a […]
Continue readingHow to Tell If Your Dog Has Worms
One of the most common health issues for dogs is worms. Fortunately though, they are typically very treatable. Almost all dogs will end up getting some type of worms at some point, it’s more common than you may think! As long as they are treated as soon as you find out they have them. There […]
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