What is a companion dog compared to a service dog or an emotional support dog? The term “companion dog” is another way to describe a pet dog. A dog is a companion dog if they are kept by their human family simply for the joy that they bring. In other words, they don’t earn their …
What Is A Food Puzzle For Dogs?
They’re all the rage among dog owners on social media, but what is a food puzzle for dogs? Food puzzles are ways of feeding your dog without just handing over their kibble in a regular bowl. You can buy dog treat puzzle toys online and in stores, create DIY puzzle feeders from stuff you already …
What Is A Dog Muzzle?
When our readers ask “what is a dog muzzle?” we tend to find they mean one of two things. Either “which part of a dog is their muzzle?” Or “what is a muzzle for a dog”. A dog’s muzzle is also known as their snout. But, a muzzle for a dog is restraint that can …
Rough Collie Vs Border Collie
Choosing between a Rough Collie vs Border Collie means pitting two beloved herding breeds against each other for your affections. Both dogs are clever, loyal and highly trainable. But both breeds are also very high energy and shed a lot. So, they won’t be suitable for all households. Some pet parents prefer the Rough Collie …
Why Do Puppies Snap At You?
Why do puppies snap at you when you least expect it? Puppies use their mouths for all sorts of things including eating, exploring, and playing. Puppies often nip at fingers, toes or trailing clothes, or even snap the air next to them, to try and initiate play. Since most puppy parents would rather they didn’t …
Why Are Dogs Reactive?
Why are dogs reactive? Dogs can have inappropriate, extreme, or out of proportion negative reactions to a wide range of trigger situations. Reactivity is a result of dogs forming a negative association with the thing they react to. Understanding the emotions underlying reactivity are the key to managing it, and changing a reactive dogs outbursts. …
Settling A Rescue Dog At Night
Settling a rescue dog at night is easier with a little advance preparation and expectation management. They will settle better if they feel safe, secure and confident in their new home. We have a few tips and tricks to make their first few nights at home easier. Settling a Rescue Dog At Night The day …
Why Do Puppies Scratch The Carpet?
Why do puppies scratch the carpet? Puppies may scratch the carpet for several reasons, including: as a natural part of behavior development as a means of exploring their environment to get attention or because they’re afraid. Sometimes it isn’t obvious which one applies, but luckily there are lots of ways to nip this destructive habit …
Why Do Puppies Wake So Early In The Morning?
Why do puppies wake so early in the morning? Puppies often wake early in the morning because they need something, or something has disturbed them. They might also have learned a habit of expecting food very early in the day. Luckily there are lots of ways puppy owners can lay the groundwork for more civilized …
Playful Dog Breeds – 15 Of The Most Fun Loving Dogs
The most playful dogs breeds – who invite their human family to play games the most often – are members of the Sporting group. This includes Labradors, Golden Retrievers, German Shorthaired Pointers, and Cocker Spaniels. But all dog breeds are playful in their own way, and seek out human play partners to a degree. Playful …
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