Can Dogs Eat Mango?
The mango packs a juicy punch when you’re trying to “treat” your dog right. So yes, dogs can eat mangoes if you prepare them properly.
Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?
To hear better, see better and to communicate are just a few reasons why your dog tilts his head at you.
For Better Dog-Behavior Training: Pretend Your Dog Is a Tiger
Owners often turn to dog trainers when they’re feeling exasperated. They report that their dog has the following behavior and training issues:
Has no...
Why Your Dog Licks You – And How to Stop It
Licking is a natural behavior for dogs. The puppies of wild canids (or feral or street dogs) lick their parents’ mouths, which prompt the...
Are Eggs Good for Dogs?
Dogs have been stealing eggs for thousands of years, and for good reason. Eggs from chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, quail, and other birds are...
How Well Can Dogs See in the Dark?
Cats are notorious for being able to see at night, but what about dogs? Is their night vision better than ours? The answer is...
What Colors Can Dogs See?
A dog’s eyesight is significantly different from ours, starting with the fact that they are red-green colorblind. What colors do dogs see best? While...
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass (and Should They Stop?)
If you’ve noticed your dog eating grass, you might be relieved to hear that this is a common dog behavior, and, contrary to conventional...
Tell-Tail Signs: What’s Your Dog’s Tail Language?
Everybody knows that when a dog approaches you wagging her tail it means she’s inviting you to pet her, right? Wrong! We may have...
Please Don’t “Alpha” Your Dog
For over a decade, the scientific behavior community has been telling us that trying to be the human “alpha” is a seriously flawed approach...
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
The advent of the pandemic in 2020 caused many of us to begin spending most of our time at home with our dogs. Many...
Great Expectations: What to Expect When Adopting a New Dog
Some of the happiest dog people I know never even meant to get a dog. Their stories run the gamut – from a stray...
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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.