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How Dogs Communicate

Dogs are one of the most intelligent animals among the domestic pets. Dogs have the ability to communicate with humans, other dogs and even other animals. They do this by using body signs and different vocals. The signs are made with the help of body movement involving eyes, ears, eyebrows, head, mouth and tail. Different vocals include barks, howls, growls, whimpers and whines. Dogs do gestures ...More on Dog Behavior During Pregnancy

Living With An Energetic Dog

The expected energy level of a dog breed is a very important factor to consider when choosing a dog. Unfortunately, what you expect may not always be what you get. There are always exceptions. The dog that you expect to spend most of his life on the couch may be much more active than your expect. The exuberant Springer Spaniel that should be an active dog may end up spending most of his time on th...More on Dog Behavior During Pregnancy

The Importance Of Understanding Dog Behavior

To understand behavior of the domestic dog, you must first consider the effects of the human contact that occurs from the moment the domestic puppy is born until the end of his life. These interactions are strong catalysts that add to the inherent differences between the wolf ancester and the domestic dog. The domestic dog easily weaves into the family and social structure of humans, while the wol...More on Dog Behavior During Pregnancy

How To Stop Incessant Barking

What does it mean when a dog barks? The bark is the dog's way to communicate, and it can mean many things. Your dog barks when he is alerting you to a possible intruder, when he is afraid, when he is feeling playful, and when he is bored. Barking is a dog's reaction to the presence of stimuli such as strange people, other dogs, sights or sounds. Sometimes a bark is just an attention seeking mechan...More on Dog Behavior During Pregnancy

Signs of the Neurotic Dog

A neurosis may be defined as a functional nervous disorder with no sign of disease of the central nervous system. Psychoneurosis is described as an "emotional maladaptation" due to unresolved unconscious conflicts, and may also be used to describe the condition of many so-called neurotic dogs. This means, to recognize a neurotic dog, we must identify some defective nervous behavioral functions, w...More on Dog Behavior During Pregnancy

Behavior Problems Associated With Parasites

Some of the problem behaviors in dogs are a result of an infestation of parasites. These include internal parasites such as heartworms, hookworms, ringworms, roundworms and tapeworms. External parasites such as fleas, ear mites, and ticks can also cause behavior problems. Many dog owners are not aware that most parasite infestation, such as roundworm infestation, is a condition that requires immed...More on Dog Behavior During Pregnancy

Dog Body Language

Dogs use their bodies and paws to express a variety of different things. Below are some examples and what they mean. Dog crouches with front legs extended, rear up, and head near the ground: This is the classic play-bow and means simply, "I want to play!" Stiff-legged, upright posture or slow, stiff-legged movement forward: "I am in charge around here!" and "I challenge you." A dominant dog will...More on Dog Behavior During Pregnancy

Signs of the Hyperkinetic Dog

Anyone who has worked extensively with dogs has occasionally been confronted by an overactive, sometimes raging, vicious kind of dog, the handling of which has required a heavy duty tranquilizer and several helpers. In many cases, such behavior cannot be explained by improper handling or cruelty and neglect by their owners. When it seems that nothing can be done to correct the problem, the dog is ...More on Dog Behavior During Pregnancy

Signs of the Submissive Dog

The submissive dog, like the fearful dog, will try to appear smaller and will rarely raise his hackles. The submissive dog will either scoot along the ground in a sit position to get closer to the dominant entity or roll over on the ground to expose his belly and genitals, displaying vulnerability to the aggressor. The dog may even urinate during this display. The head of a submissive dog is held...More on Dog Behavior During Pregnancy

Why Dogs Roll In Smelly Things

No one really knows for sure why dogs love to roll in stinky things. People who study animal behavior have some pretty good ideas. Some experts believe that dogs like to mark themselves with their territory. A dog wearing a bit of rotting carcass or cow poop is a lot like a man wearing a gold chain around his neck. It says something about him and where he lives, something like, "I am a dog of me...More on Dog Behavior During Pregnancy