Doggy Puzzle

06/11/2022

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We often talk about our dogs giving us unconditional love, but building a bond and real trust with your pup takes some time. Earning a dog’s complete trust ...

31/10/2022

THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND A DOG'S HAPPINESS COMES DOWN TO ONE KEY FACTOR

The more you know about your furry friend, the more you can do to meet their needs, according to a psychologist. Here's how to know what they need to lead happy lives.

15/10/2022

Dogs don’t feel guilt

When dogs are caught doing something they shouldn’t, they sometimes exhibit what looks like a guilty expression -- head lowered, ears back, eyes cheerless. You might think that your dog is demonstrating shame and asking for forgiveness, but animal behaviorists report that dogs aren’t capable of feeling guilt.

Instead, that “guilty” look is most likely a response to an owner’s angry or upset reaction.

12/10/2022

Some have such good noses they can sniff out medical problems?

Yup, medical detection dogs are a thing. Because their sense of smell is so great, some dogs can be trained to sniff out medical conditions. They are used to diagnose a particular condition or to alert their owners if they need more medication. Some are even being trained to sniff out Covid-19!

One of these incredible dogs is Medical Detection Dog Pal (pictured above), who was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit. Pal played a vital role in diabetic owner Claire’s life by alerting her of changes in her blood sugar. If not caught in time, these changes could have killed her.

10/10/2022

What do dog noses have that humans don't? They possess up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about six million in us. And the part of a dog's brain that is devoted to analyzing smells is about 40 times greater than ours. Dogs also have something called neophilia, which means they are attracted to new and interesting odors.

09/10/2022

Some of facts about paws!

Dog paws are made up of five parts. ...
Dog paws are weatherproof. ...
But are sensitive to heat! ...
Dogs walk on their toes. ...
Dogs sweat through their paws. ...
Dog paws can smell like popcorn. ...
Dogs use their paws as stress balls. ...
Dogs have thumbs.

Dog paws are fascinating pieces of anatomy and not to be sniffed at! Read our favourite facts about the underdog feature of our canine companions.

08/10/2022

Dogs form habits much like humans do. A habit is something your dog does without thinking about it.

07/10/2022

There are many educational and entertaining games that you can play with your dog. These are the best brain training for dogs ideas from our experts.

06/10/2022

Many dogs experience petting as a form of affection from humans, which makes these interactions not only pleasant, but even supportive of your dog's mental health. In fact, research shows that dog brains release the love hormone Oxytocin when they're petted and given attention from a human!

05/10/2022

05/10/2022

No matter if you have a Great Dane puppy or a senior Chihuahua, you're sure to find the perfect food for your dog from these top 20 brands.

04/10/2022

Why do dogs lick their paws and what does it mean?

Here's everything you need to know