What to Do if You Encounter a Livestock Guardian Dog
Livestock guardian dogs have been used for thousands of years by farmers and ranchers to protect sheep, goats, poultry and other animals. And with more and more guardian dogs being …
Category: Behavior
The Reasons Why Dogs Smell Each Other’s Butts
Why do dogs smell each other’s butts? It turns out the reasons are more complex that you would think. This dog behavior is one of the animal kingdom’s more interesting …
Diabetic Service Dog Shows How He Responds When His Owner’s Blood Sugars are Off
Service dogs carry out numerous helpful tasks every day for millions of people around the globe. Korey is one such dog. He’s a diabetic service dog trained to alert his …
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy: Symptoms, Treatment and Management
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), sometimes referred to as CDRM (Chronic Degenerative RadiculoMylopathy), is a fatal, neurodegenerative disease characterized by a general lack of coordination of muscle movements in the pelvic limbs. …
Hypertonicity and Episodic Falling in Dogs: How to Identify, Treat and Manage the Condition
Hypertonicity or Episodic Falling, also known as Hyperkinesis, Falling Cavaliers, Collapsing Cavalier Syndrome, Scotty Cramp or Paroxysmal Hypertonicity Disorder, is characterized by episodic, paroxysmal attacks during which affected animals fall, …
Mental Enrichment Games You Can Do With Your Dog
The saying goes a tired dog is a happy dog and with increased need for social distancing and staying home during the coronovirus pandemic, it’s even more important to keep …
Pack of Puppies Patiently Wait for Dinner
Training dogs to wait before they eat is one of the best things you can do to keep a peaceful and orderly home with your dog. It gives them consistency …
Loving Dog and Cat Mourn Their Recently Deceased Friend
When a loved one passes, we all grieve, including our beloved pets. For one pet parent, this was especially true after she observed what her dog and cat did after …
Having a Dog Reduces Anxiety in Kids, CDC study reveals
Dogs may protect children from childhood anxiety, according to recent research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.A study by researchers from Bassett Medical Center in New York …
Recognizing Head Pressing Behavior In Your Pets Could Save Their Lives
If you notice your dog or cat pressing their heads against a wall, floor or other object for no apparent reason, your pet could have a dangerous medical condition. The …
