Table of contentsWhy is my dog not afraid of fireworks?Why does my dog love fireworks?Why are dogs afraid of loud noises, such as fireworks?A 2018 survey found out that 40% of dogs were afraid of fireworks…9 Reasons why dogs are not afraid of fireworks#1: You are calm#2: They are used to loud noises#3: You don’t make a …
Dog Behavior
Table of contentsWhy does my dog sleep on my head?11 reasons why your dog sleeps on your head or nearby#1: You’re nice and warm#2: You allow them #3: They like being close to you#4: They’re clingy#5: They’re cozy#6: They’re cuddlers#7: They check up on you#8: They see you as their boss#9: Some dogs lack perception of …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog hate me?What to do when your dog hates you?9 reasons why (it feels like) your dog hates you#1: You wake them up abruptly#2: You pat their head#3: You kiss them#4: You share their toys and food#5: You break a wrestling match#6: You force them to ‘apologize’#7: Lack of physical …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog lick my legs?Why does my dog lick my legs after I shower?7 reasons why dogs lick your legs#1: Taste#2: Affection#3: Empathy#4: Grooming#5: Respect#6: Boredom#7: StressBonus: To get your attention7 tips on how to stop your dog from licking your legs#1: Understand#2: Sit and stay#3: Leave#4: Ignore#5: Plenty of exercise#6: …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog drool in the car?5 reasons why dogs drool in the car#1: Car sickness#2: Excitement#3: They’re thirsty#4: Heatstroke could be the issue#5: Anxiety7 tips to prevent your dog from drooling during a car ride#1: Make frequent stops#2: Drive on an empty stomach#3: Roll down the windows#4: Visit the vet#5: Make …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog touch me when sleeping?9 reasons why your dog touches you when sleeping#1: It’s a pack thing#2: Looking for attention#3: For security#4: Showing affection#5: For comfort#6: Separation anxiety#7: Your dog has got your back#8: For warmth#9: Jealousy3 tips to prevent your dog from touching you when sleeping#1: Don’t reinforce the …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog jump up suddenly when lying down?Why does my dog jump in his sleep?12 reasons why your dog is jumping up suddenly when lying down#1: Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis#2: Arthritis#3: Anal glands#4: Fleas#5: Having nightmares#6: Sleep behavior disorder#7: Slipped disc#8: High blood pressure#9: Kidney stones#10: Urinary tract infections#11: Alertness#12: Gas in the …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog yawn when I pet him?9 reasons why your dog yawns when you pet him#1: Excitement #2: Stress#3: Yawning as a calming signal #4: Confusion#5: Yawning as a way to handle conflict#6: Communicating with other dogs#7: It’s contagious #8: Having a medical issue#9: Tiredness Let’s be real: It’s kinda weird (and funny) when …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog stare into space?Can dogs see ghosts?7 reasons why your dog stares into space#1: Pests in the walls#2: Outside noises#3: Attention seeking#4: Eyesight deterioration#5: An infection causing disorientation#6: Having absence seizures/epilepsy#7: Dementia (Canine Cognitive Dysfunction – CCD)What to do if your dog stares into space?#1: Stay calm#2: Attention to detail#3: …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog jump on me while walking?7 reasons why your dog jumps on you while walking#1: Looking for attention#2: Initiating play#3: Feeling anxious#4: Feeling frustrated#5: Being overstimulated#6: You’re encouraging the behavior#7: It’s a habit from puppyhoodWhat to do about it?#1: Ignore the dog#2: Redirect the behavior#3: Exercise your dog Lissa (my …