Table of contentsWhy is my dog constantly sniffing the ground?7 reasons why your dog constantly sniffs the ground#1: It’s in the genes#2: It’s their way of “seeing” the world/ nose=primary sense of smell#3: Curious about interesting scents#4: “Wanna go potty”#5: Stress #6: Canine OCD#7: Aging-relatedHow do I get my dog to stop sniffing the ground? 7 …
Dog Behavior
Table of contentsHow do you know if a dog is protecting you?19 signs your dog is protective over you#1: They are always on the lookout#2: They’ll stare at a suspicious object#3: They try to drag you away from danger#4: They’ll run around you#5: They sleep beside you#6: They are looking out the window#7: They stand …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs scratch their ears?11 reasons why dogs scratch their ears (a lot)#1: Ear mites#2: Allergies#3: Bacterial infection#4: Yeast infection#5: Contact dermatitis#6: Alopecia#7: Ticks#8: Foreign bodies#9: Insect bites#10: Ear polyps#11: Excess wax build-upWhat can I do for my dog’s itchy ears? 5 tips#1: Eliminate parasites#2: Clean their ears#3: Seek help from an …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog protect me from my husband?13 reasons why your dog protects you from your husband#1: They don’t trust your husband (yet)#2: They don’t see your husband as a good provider#3: Your husband is always stressed#4: Your dog is exhibiting resource guarding#5: Your dog feels jealous of your husband#6: They smell …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs cry when you leave?13 reasons why dogs cry when you leave#1: They’re sad that you’re leaving#2: Begging you to stay#3: They’re still hungry#4: They want to go with you#5: They need exercise#6: The behavior is encouraged#7: Apologizing to you#8: Fear of abandonment#9: They have a containment phobia#10: Something scares them …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog smell my breath?9 reasons why your dog smells your breath#1: Your dog is checking your health#2: Your dog is detecting cancer#3: Your dog is inspecting your blood sugar#4: They’re alerting you of a seizure#5: Your dog is acknowledging you#6: Your dog is sensing your emotions#7: They love the smell …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog hump my cat?13 reasons why your dog humps your cat#1: Fido’s an awkward social being#2: They want to play with your feline#3: They seek your cat’s attention#4: Your pup’s over-excited#5: Vaginitis or balanitis/balanoposthitis#6: UTI#7: Priapism that can progress to paraphimosis#8: Your dog is stressed#9: Boredom#10: A compulsive behavior#11: Your …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs howl at the moon?13 reasons why dogs howl at the moon#1: Full moon? Better lighting#2: They hear better at night#3: It’s not the moon, it’s their friends#4: Responding to outside noises#5: Hunger#6: Breed-driven tendency#7: Announcing territory#8: Vocalization of pain#9: Attention-seeking#10: Dementia#11: Showing off#12: Pinning their location#13: From their nocturnal wolf …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs scratch the ground after they pee and poop?9 reasons why dogs scratch the ground after the pee and poop#1: To leave their scent#2: It’s an animal instinct#3: To disperse their odor#4: To simply announce their presence to other dogs#5: To leave a visual mark#6: To intimidate other dogs#7: To reduce …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog scratch my bed sheets?13 reasons why your dog scratches your bed sheets#1: Your dog does it out of instinct#2: Your dog wants to snuggle underneath#3: Your dog prepares their bed#4: Your dog prepares a nest#5: Your dog is a copycat#6: Your dog is bored to death#7: Your dog feels …