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What Are “Zoomies” and Why Do Dogs Exhibit This Behavior?

When your dog races around at top speed, seemingly unprovoked and with a wild look in her eye, she hasn’t gone mad – she has a case of the “zoomies!” This is usually a sign of a happy dog, but be aware: Zoomies can also indicate that your dog is stressed.
Brown Chihuahua Dog licking her paw or back foot

Why Dogs Bite Their Feet and Nails

Does your dog bite his feet or chew on his nails? There are a number of potential medical reasons for this – but it might just be a habit.
male and female pomeranian dog mating, Mating of pet.

Don’t Try to “Unstick” Dogs After Mating

When dogs mate, they will usually “get stuck” together. Attempting to “unstick” dogs that are mating can result in serious harm to one or both dogs. Instead, keep them calm and just wait for them to separate naturally.
Beautiful purebred jack russell terrier.

Why Is My Dog Twitching in His Sleep?

Is a dog twitching while asleep actually having a seizure?
Dog barking at a Cat, cambering up a Garden Fence

Why Do Dogs Bark?

While it may seem like it, dogs do not bark without a reason.
Man picking up some dog poop

Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop?

And how you can keep them out of the cat’s litter box.
dog wont eat

Why Does My Dog Only Eat When I’m There?

Do you feed your dog before you leave home for the day, but your dog doesn’t eat the food until you get home? That’s a sign he’s a little (or a lot) stressed at being left home alone.
Chocolate Labrador Puppy howling while in a wire dog crate- 7 weeks old

Is Your Dog Crying and Whining?

Why your dog may be keeping you up at night by whining – and how to stop his crying.
Close-up of puppy’s nose

Can Dogs Have Nightmares?

Studies have shown that dogs can dream, so they probably can have dog night terrors, too.
Dogs greeting each other at a dog park.

Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts?

Sniffing butts is dog body language. It’s the canine way of getting to know one another.
Puppy Facing His Reflection in the Mirror

Are Dogs Self-Aware?

Are dogs sentient? Seems so. Research shows they appear to understand how their actions affect other dog's and humans.
Guard brown with white spots dog. A large portrait. Sunny autumn day. Front view.

Dog Ear Signals

Is there truly a dog ear language? Absolutely. You just need to know what dog ear positions mean and take in the rest of his body language, too.

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Parallels between Force-Free Training and Gentle Parenting

Both gentle parenting and force-free training emphasize empathy for the living being you're responsible for, and patience with their behavior as their core tenet.