Table of contentsWhy does my dog sit in the corner?13 reasons why your dog sits in the corner#1: Canine blues#2: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)#3: They’re in a time-out#4: They’re frightened#5: Aloof personality#6: Sign of aging#7: Dementia#8: Discomfort due to an illness#9: Pain because of an injury#10: It’s comfier there#11: Protective instincts#12: They do this to …
Dog Behavior
Table of contentsWhy is my dog crazy at night?Why does my dog think bedtime is playtime? Why does my dog get the Zoomies before bed?Why does my puppy come alive at night? 9 reasons why your dog is crazy at night #1: The zoomies (excess energy)#2: They’re struggling to fall asleep#3: Puppy witching hours#4: They have to pee #5: …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs bark when you argue?Do dogs get upset when their owners argue?How does arguing affect my dog?5 reasons why your dog barks when you argue#1: Your dog is not used to seeing you upset#2: Your dog is so used to seeing you upset#3: Your dog doesn’t know and/or doesn’t like who …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog bark at thunder?7 reasons why your dog barks at thunder#1: “What are all these changes?”#2: “Zip zip zippity zapping me?!”#3: “It’s too noisy! I’m scared!”#4: “If other dogs do it, I will too”#5: “This is so stressful. Is this something I should get used to?”#6: “Am I really home?”#7: …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs lick blankets and furniture?15 reasons why dogs lick blankets and furnitureBehavioral reasonsMedical reasons 5 tips on how to stop your dog from licking blankets and furniture#1: Keep their stress at bay#2: Manage the problem#3: Seek experts’ help#4: Switch up their meals#5: Curb the licking7 scenarios of dogs licking blankets and/or furniture#1: …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog jump on the couch?Why does my dog jump on the couch when I leave?7 reasons why your dog jumps on the couch#1: They find it comfy#2: They want to be closer to you#3: They want to be surrounded by your scent #4: Resource guarding#5: They understand they’ll get a treat …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog bark when it rains?9 reasons why your dog barks when it rains#1: They’re being sensitive to sound#2: Your pooch is scared#3: Your dog detects the shift in air pressure#4: They sense that you are feeling afraid#5. They’re feeling wet#6: Their past traumas are triggered#7: Fight or flight response#8: They’re …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog stare at me when I eat?9 reasons why your dog stares at you when you eat#1: They’re begging for your food#2: You reinforced this behavior#3: They’re hungry#4: They’re waiting for you to finish#5: Your dog is curious#6: They’re expecting something#7: No boundaries#8: They’re not trained#9: Your dog is confused3 …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog sit next to me on the couch?7 reasons why your dog sits next to you on the couch#1: To spread their scent#2: For comfort and security#3: They feel your emotions#4: They want to protect or guard you#5: They want something from you#6: They want attention#7: They have separation anxiety5 …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog cry when picked up?Does it hurt my dog when I pick him up?11 reasons why your dog cries when picked up#1: They’re held in the wrong way#2: They’re frightened#3: They were taken by surprise#4: They dislike being carried#5: They’re injured#6: They have leg cramps#7: They have abdominal problems #8: They …