You’re watching your cute Labrador puppy quietly chewing on a toy at your feet. You turn your attention back to your computer screen and suddenly feel little teeth grabbing at your…
Resource guarding — It’s enough to strike fear into the heart of any dog owner, and if it’s something you’ve experienced first-hand, you’ll understand why. Here are some unfortunate scenarios: You’re…
Your garden is your sanctuary – a place to relax with your morning coffee, play a little fetch with your Labrador, and entertain friends on summer evenings. But if your dog…
Does your dog become scared and desperate when dark skies are brewing? Do they seem anxious and worried at the slightest rumblings of a storm? The pacing, panting, tightly tucked tail,…
Dogs are highly expressive animals and are always communicating exactly how they think and feel. Although most of their communication happens with body language, they also have a surprisingly large range…
Dogs can’t speak but they try to communicate with humans all the time. They have a complex language of nonverbal communication that can tell us when they’re happy or sad, fearful…
Although many talk about dog instincts and drives as if they’re the same thing, there is a subtle difference. Drives are strong, compelling, almost irresistible urges that spur a dog into…
Perhaps the number one reason for owning a dog is to enjoy the unbridled affection they lavish on their family. After a long, stressful day it’s remarkably energizing to come home…
All dogs bark. Actually I take that back as the Basenji is a breed that’s known for not barking. But with the Basenji being the exception, all dogs bark, and that…