Few postures alarm dog owners more than their normally confident canine suddenly tucking tail, lowering their head and slinking away...
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What to Do If Your Dog Rejects Her PuppiesWhat to Do If Your Dog Rejects Her Puppies
After long months anticipating your dog becoming a mother, dismay follows when she instead shows aggression, avoidance or stress after...
Why Do Dogs Yawn When You Pet Them?Why Do Dogs Yawn When You Pet Them?
Few behaviors appear odder than your affectionate pup suddenly gaping wide with a big yawny stretch just as you settle...
Shiba Inu Body LanguageShiba Inu Body Language
Renowned for their bold confidence belying petite frames, Shiba Inus often communicate volumes through dramatic body language and striking facial...
What Can Cause a Dog to Tuck His Tail?What Can Cause a Dog to Tuck His Tail?
Few behaviors stir greater intuitive concern in dog owners than witnessing happy, eager Fido suddenly tuck tail and cower while...
Why is My Dog Not Drinking Water?Why is My Dog Not Drinking Water?
Staying well-hydrated critically supports canine health, from digestion to circulation and organ function. But as dogs grow older, you may...
Piloerection: What Does Raised Hackles Mean?Piloerection: What Does Raised Hackles Mean?
You’ve likely witnessed it – your dog suddenly gets a wide-eyed intense look as the fur along their shoulders, neck,...
Why Your Dog Eats Poop and How to Stop ItWhy Your Dog Eats Poop and How to Stop It
Few habits appear more revolting to human sensibilities than catching pooch greedily gobbling down poop. Yet for reasons wired into...
What Does Your Dog’s Smile Mean?What Does Your Dog’s Smile Mean?
Seeing your happy-go-lucky dog flash their pearly whites makes you automatically smile back and lavish them with praise. But not...
Why Does My Dog Lick My Face Aggressively?Why Does My Dog Lick My Face Aggressively?
Gentle licks across your cheek or chin make perfect sense as your pooch’s way of showing affection. But what if...