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Why Do Dogs Cob? Understanding Gentle Nibbling Behavior
Tamsin De La Harpe

Why Do Dogs Cob? Understanding Gentle Nibbling Behavior

When a dog nibbles with just their front teeth, we call it dog cobbing, named for the action of nibbling a corn cob. Some may also know it as the adorable

Dog Ear Positions: What Do They Mean for Your Pet?
Tamsin De La Harpe

Dog Ear Positions: What Do They Mean for Your Pet?

Dog ear positions have multiple meanings, from communication to even warning you of health issues. Here’s a chart to tell you what your dog’s ear

Dog Rubbing Face Against The Carpet? Here Are 10 Reasons Why
Tamsin De La Harpe

Dog Rubbing Face Against The Carpet? Here Are 10 Reasons Why

Our dogs do the darndest things, and rubbing their face on the carpet or furniture is one of them. Sometimes it’s adorable, like these two Shelties

Dog Whale Eye: The Real Meaning Of The Canine Side Eye
Tamsin De La Harpe

Dog Whale Eye: The Real Meaning Of The Canine Side Eye

A dog whale eye or side eye is a term used to describe when a dog turns their head to look at something or someone through their peripheral vision.

Home Remedies to Stop Dogs from Chewing
Tamsin De La Harpe

Home Remedies to Stop Dogs from Chewing

Inappropriate and destructive chewing in dogs can be a major source of frustration. So let’s look at some home remedies for chewing that you can make yourself. If

Puppy Peeing a Lot: 15 Possible Causes and Solutions
Tamsin De La Harpe

Puppy Peeing a Lot: 15 Possible Causes and Solutions

Puppies are adorable, but they can also be a handful. One common issue new puppy owners face is their puppy peeing a lot. While it’s normal for puppies to

Scruffing a Dog: Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts
Tamsin De La Harpe

Scruffing a Dog: Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts

Scruffing a dog refers to the practice of grasping the loose skin at the back of a dog’s neck, known as the scruff. It’s a technique often used by a mother dog

10 Signs Your Dog Doesn’t Like You: What to Do About It
Tamsin De La Harpe

10 Signs Your Dog Doesn’t Like You: What to Do About It

For many of us, our pets are members of our families, and any signs that your dog doesn’t like you would be heart-wrenching. We take pride in their

What Smell Do Dogs Hate? Stop Unwanted Peeing in House & Yard
Tamsin De La Harpe

What Smell Do Dogs Hate? Stop Unwanted Peeing in House & Yard

“What smell do dogs hate to pee on?” is a common question when dogs are peeing indoors or if dog pee is destroying your lawn. Dog pee is pungent and full

Why Do Dogs Cover Their Food? 7 Reasons & Solutions
Tamsin De La Harpe

Why Do Dogs Cover Their Food? 7 Reasons & Solutions

Why dogs cover and bury their food may elude you, seeing as they’ll never go short of food in their lives. The truth is your beloved canine is a hoarder,

Why Do Dogs Hump People? 7 Reasons (Not Dominance Related)
Tamsin De La Harpe

Why Do Dogs Hump People? 7 Reasons (Not Dominance Related)

Most of us have seen dogs inappropriately mounting something, but why do dogs hump a certain person in particular? This behavior is often embarrassing and

Why Do Dogs Chatter Their Teeth When Excited? Explained
Tamsin De La Harpe

Why Do Dogs Chatter Their Teeth When Excited? Explained

Have you ever asked why your dog chatters his teeth when excited? At first, it might seem odd, but it’s quite common among certain dogs. You can see the

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