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In the wild, a dog's survival depends on his ability to protect resources that are valuable to him, including food. If he does not guard his resources, another animal may take them away from him. Food aggression is a form of resource guarding, and wh
If you share your home with a cat, then you already know how different they are from any other pet. Intelligent, fun-loving and affectionate but never quite completely domesticated, cats are fascinating animals that have their own set of feline rules
Bringing home a new bundle of furry joy is always a blessing to a household. However, if your puppy is only weeks outside of being a newborn, it can be difficult for him to understand his new world on his own. For this reason, it's important for you
Letting your dog walk or play off-leash can be a good way to help your dog get some exercise and have some fun. It is also necessary for some types of dog sports. However, there are risks associated with allowing your dog to be off-leash.
You go to put on your shoes only to find tiny teeth marks on the toes. You start to plug in your phone charger only to realize it's been chewed on. Whether you just got a new cat and are finding out that he has some less-than-cool habits, or you've h
Catnip is an herb that belongs to the mint family and is related to oregano and basil. Its scientific name is nepeta cataria, and it also goes by the names catwort and catmint, as well as field balm. Catnip is known for its lemony, minty aroma, but i
If you have a dog in your life, then you are probably familiar with the zoomies. These random bursts of canine energy usually happen at different times of the day, such as in the morning out in the yard, when you come home from work or after your dog
Dogs bring a lot of joy into their owners' lives; however, sometimes dog behavior can be frustrating. One of the most common behavior problems is getting into the trash when the owner isn't around to watch. This behavior not only leaves an unpleasant
Owning a pet brings a great deal of joy into the lives of those who chose to welcome them into their homes. In fact, according to Time Magazine, having a pet can benefit an owner's mental and physical health and prevent feelings of loneliness that ma
Dogs instinctively give unconditional love, trust, and devotion. However, they don't inherently know how to behave. That is to say, they know how to behave like dogs: Chewing on things, digging up yards, rolling in filth, and making noise are all "no
Some dogs are known to make whimpering and whining noises at night. At best, it is very annoying; at worst, it could indicate that your dog is experiencing a serious physical or psychological problem. The best approach to the problem depends on the c
Dogs may not be able to talk in the traditional sense of the term, but that doesn’t mean they can’t communicate with you. Dogs are capable of communicating their thoughts, feelings and needs via body language and behaviors. Though every p
Dog owners are often amused, and sometimes mystified, by the ways their pets behave in the snow. Whether it be romping around in the chest-deep white stuff, chasing snowballs, catching snowflakes as they fall, or trying to eat the snow, dogs seem to
Dogs engage in a lot of behavior that seems strange to us human beings. Sometimes it causes us to become amused or bewildered. One such incomprehensible canine behavior is the predilection of dogs to chase their own tails. Is this a normal behavior f
Over the last year and a half, your dog has probably gotten used to you being home more often than not. As you head back into the office, there is a chance that he will develop separation anxiety. Anxious dogs may bark and whine while you're gone, de
It is normal for both dogs and humans to experience occasional bouts of anxiety. However, some dogs experience it to disproportionate levels.
Dogs are natural athletes and love spending time with their favorite humans. Therefore, it only makes sense for your canine companion to share your enthusiasm for football in ways that go beyond watching games on the couch. There are safe and fun way
There are a number of reasons you might train your dog to use pee pads instead of or in addition to learning to go outside.
Training is critical for the safety of your dog and the people around him. Some pet owners hire professionals to train their dogs, but this really isn't something you should outsource.
Just like humans, dogs have different personalities and some dogs are more inherently prone to anxiety than others. However, a dog's environment and the way humans interact with the dog can be stressors.
Certain breeds have reputations for being easy to train, having a strong prey drive or making good guard dogs.
Who doesn't love man's best friend? You come home from work and your dog greets you at the door. He's there when you're binge-watching your favorite show, there when you need a shoulder to cry on, and always ready to make you feel loved.
From tiny parakeets to large parrots, birds are some of the funniest, smartest, and most interesting creatures in the world.
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