Table of contentsIs it normal to be frustrated with your puppy?I keep losing my temper with my puppy – 11 vital tips#1: Puppy-proof your house#2: See things from your pup’s perspective#3: Recognize your triggers#4: Use calming strategies#5: NEVER hit your puppy#6: Scolding them won’t do any better#7: Redirect your energy#8: Research about your new puppy#9: …
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Table of contentsWhy do dogs roll on their back?9 reasons why dogs roll on their back (and wiggle)#1: They want to play#2: They want you to pet them#3: They have ticks and other parasites#4: They feel hot#5: They’re hiding their scent#6: They’re protecting themselves#7: You encouraged the behavior#8: They feel happy#9: They saw it from …
Table of contentsCan a dog get a cat pregnant?What would happen if a dog and cat mated?“But why do dogs hump cats?”Dogs and cats’ chromosome counts are also way too differentCan dogs mate with other animals? 5 dog hybrids revealed #1: Wolfdog#2: Coydog#3: Dogote#4: Jackal-dog#5: Dingo-dogCan cats mate with other animals? 13 cat hybrids revealed#1: Bengal …
Table of contentsIs it ok to hit your dog?13 reasons why you should never hit your dog#1: They’ll get PTSD#2: You might injure them#3: They might bite you#4: They might run away#5: It can reinforce bad behavior#6: The training will only work if you’re around#7: They can get confused when you pet them#8: It is …
Table of contentsDo dogs masturbate?11 reasons why dogs masturbate#1: They are in heat#2: It’s raining#3: Their noses can smell dogs in heat#4: It’s part of their play behavior#5: They lack socialization#6: You gave them rewards#7: They learned it from other dogs#8: They have a medical issue#9: Compulsive disorder#10: UTI#11: PriapismHow do male dogs masturbate?How do …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog nibble my ears?13 reasons why your dog nibbles your ears#1: It’s a normal communicative behavior#2: They want to know you more#3: A regular social interaction called grooming#4: A show of comfort and trust#5: It’s due to boredom#6: Affection#7: Playfulness#8: Excitement#9: Encouragement#10: Attention-seeking#11: Anxiety#12: They’re hungry#13: They like the tasteShould …
Table of contentsCan hitting a dog on the nose kill it?5 reasons why you NEVER should hit a dog’s nose#1: Risk of pain/injury#2: It damages your relationship #3: It develops phobias#4: Dogs learn to fear hands#5: It results in defensive behaviors Violence is never the answer. The same goes for our beloved doggos. Sadly, some people …
Table of contentsWhy do I love my dog so much?11 reasons why you love your dog so much (that it hurts)#1: Oxytocin is released in your brain#2: You went through a lot of things together#3: They are good for your mental health#4: Because our ancestors had a long-standing bond with dogs#5: Because we can “speak” …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs smack their lips in the middle of the night?17 reasons why dogs smack their lips at night#1: Bilious vomiting syndrome#2: Nausea#3: Acid reflux#4: Xerostomia#5: Dental issues#6: Sialadenosis#7: Necrotizing sialometaplasia#8: Oral foreign bodies#9: Hungry#10: They’ve just eaten something#11: Physical discomfort#12: Seizures#13: Emotional distress#14: OCD#15: Canine dementia#16: It’s a noisy bedtime habit#17: …
Table of contentsWhy is my dog freaking out at night?13 reasons why your dog freaks out at night#1: Post-traumatic stress#2: Disrupted routine#3: Unmet needs#4: Potty#5: Zoomies#6: Diet#7: Illness#8: Phobias#9: Change#10: Weather#11: Intruders#12: Sleeping area#13: Separation anxiety7 tips to calm down a dog that freaks out at night#1: Exercise#2: Music therapy#3: Make diet adjustments#4: Make provisions …