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 …
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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 …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog follow me and not my husband?13 reasons why your dog follows you and not your husband#1: Perceives you as the leader#2: Has a stronger bond with you#3: You’re the primary caretaker#4: Dogs pick one favorite person#5: Imprinting – the dog perceives you as their Mum#6: Positive reinforcement#7: Your dog …
Table of contentsWhy is my dog acting weird?Examples of how your dog can be acting weird18 reasons why your dog is acting weird or strange#1: You took your dog to the vet#2: Could have eaten something strange or bad#3: Stomach ache#4: Stomach bloat#5: Cold#6: Allergy#7: Injury#8: Change of environment/routine#9: Stress#10: Anxiety#11: Fear#12: Boredom#13: Wrong diet#14: …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog not want to sleep with me all of a sudden?11 reasons why your dog suddenly does not want to sleep with you#1: Your dog’s safe zone has expanded#2: Your dog’s preferences have changed#3: Your dog is feeling hot#4: Your dog is getting older#5: Your dog enjoys having variety#6: Your …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog want to sleep with me all the sudden?#1: Dogs test our patience and boundaries#2: Dogs like to nest#3: Either you or your dog is ill#4: To feel warmer during the night#5: To protect you#6: Due to separation anxiety#7: You’ve encouraged your dog to sleep next to you#8: A change …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog stretch like a cat?9 reasons why your dog stretches like a cat#1: Your dog is doing a morning stretch#2: Your dog feels comfortable with you#3: Your dog wants to cool themselves#4: Your dog’s stomach is upset#5: Your dog wants to stretch their hips and back#6: Your dog could have …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog only hump me?The reasons why your dog humps you:#1: You excite them like no other family member#2: They don’t feel at risk while humping you#3: Your dog wants your attention#4: Your dog wants to play#5: Sexual arousal#6: Compulsive behavior#7: Lack of exercise#8: Dogs are genetically programmed to exhibit humping …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog act like a cat?How does a dog act like a cat?#1: Sits in inappropriate places#2: Jumps on the table, the chairs, or the counter#3: Chases laser lights#4: Lies down to cuddle#5: Spends a lot of time on grooming#6: Rubs their body against you8 reasons why your dog acts like …