Walking a dog that is aggressive towards other dogs can feel like an enormous task, something that may lead to anxiety and discouragement in the handler.Regular contact with playmates is necessary for dogs to develop social confidence. The second is to check what energy you are bringing on the walk, and put yourself in a calm-assertive state before you walk out the door.Canine aggression directed … [Read more...]

Dogs running around in short bursts of energy are generally natural. They tend to get excited or have pent-up energy they need to get out. It's typically not a reason to worry. Still, suppose you think your dog is chasing its tail in an obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) manner. In that case, you can take some footage and show it to your veterinarian. Key Takeaways: FRAPS can happen when … [Read more...]

Many of us want to get a dog with the mindset that they will be around for a long time. We don't want to say goodbye once we've gotten attached to them. They become like family real fast. In this list is twenty-five dog breeds that live the longest. Some of these include Russell terriers, Lhasa Apso, and Miniature Dachshund, which live to average fourteen years. These three are small peppy dogs … [Read more...]

Dogs have been bred throughout the years to be loyal and obedient. This was started some ten thousand years or more as humans want dogs to be a civil part of our society. We don't want dogs competing for resources or causing a stir in general. This list shows 20 of the most loyal dog breeds but keeps note that mixed breeds will be very loyal when they are nurtured in a loving household. This list … [Read more...]

In most situations where a dog is trained, trainers and dogs are close to each other. Dogs learn certain behaviors based on the cues we give them. However, when calling the dog, we do it from a distance, different from other dog behaviors. There is some benefit to training the dog to respond to cues given from a distance. Sometimes, this is a safety issue when a dog needs to respond immediately, … [Read more...]

Coming up with a dog name can be challenging even when we're all ready to get a new friend. We don't want to choose something we'll regret. We also want to make sure the whole family is in agreement with the name. Here is a list of 500 common dog names that can give you inspiration. Maybe you'll go with a classic like "Snoopy" or get fancy with something Shakespearian. Try to match your dog's … [Read more...]

Almost 400 puppies participated in a new study showing that dogs understand human pointing gestures naturally as a result of their D.N.A. We have known for some two decades that dogs understand this motion, but we wondered whether or not they learned this from hanging our humans. Instead, this study done by the Arizona Canine Cognition Center at the University of Arizona recruited puppies that … [Read more...]