Driven by their nose, dogs sense the world through smells first. In this video, Dr Alexandra Horowitz explained how dogs see and perceive the world around them. Very different from humans, man’s best friend is driven by his nose. Very interesting video that will give you some insights into your “dog’s head” …
I don’t know about you but sometimes I get so wrapped up in my life that I forget to play with my dog. I am not talking about playing with balls, tug a war or even going for a walk. I am talking really playing together, laughing and being silly. It does not have to ...…
It is important to spend some quality time with your dog. And playing is one of them. But there is a difference between playing ball and a game of tug a war. Throwing Ball, Chasing and Running Away from You When you play ball with your dog,you often end up being a ” ball dispenser”: ...…
… He Just Does Not Like Being Alone She came in as a foster dog. A friend of mine had to make the difficult decision to find a better home for her. She could no longer take care of Bear. She had rescued her a few years ago. She was skin and bones back then ...…
The real question is not if your dog can get on the couch That is really a personal choice. It is up to you to decide if your furry friend is allowed on the furniture or not. If you think keeping your dog off the furniture is going to help you establish your “alpha role”, ...…
All I Want for Christmas is a Dog Most dog experts will say that Christmas is the worst time to bring a dog in your family. In many ways they are right. A dog needs your time and attention and you probably do not have that much available around the Holidays. On the other hand ...…
Personally, I can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t have a dog to care for. Since I was a young girl, dogs have been my constant companion. I’m embarrassed to say however, that as a young child I really had no clue how to really care for my pets. It’s no wonder ...…
How to Train Your Pup When He Gets Anxious Staying Alone It’s inevitable. When you brought home your new puppy, you spent every waking moment with her. Petting, hugging, kissing and caressing, playing, pushing, feeding and training. Then it is back to real life. You have to go to work. Rather chocking for your pup. ...…
Reading Your Dog’s Body Language – The Key To Communicate and Understand Each Other. There are ways for us to read into our dog’s minds. Dogs have a language and express themselves with their body. To read a dog’s body language takes a little bit of experience but once you are familiar with common dog ...…
First Build Your Dog’s Confidence My childhood dog was a shelty-husky mix named Max. Badly abused and beaten, he was fearful of just about everything and anyone. He used to shake if someone new tried to go near him, never mind pet him. When we first adopted him, we worked with a dog therapist to ...…
