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When it comes to dog tail positions, there are many. Some dogs have upright tails that droop slightly at the ends; some have tails that curl up toward their faces; some have flags that fly freely in the breeze.… Continue reading Why Is My Dog Holding Her Tail To One Side?
Like many dog owners, I’m faced with the challenge of a pooch who will eat anything. And by “anything,” I mean literally anything: toilet paper, bird seed, dead possums, and even wood chips. While dogs are scavengers by… Continue reading Why Is My Dog Eating Wood Chips?
When you hear the word “bloat” in reference to dogs, it usually means that the dog’s stomach has become distended and twisted. The stomach might also fill with gas or fluid. This condition is called gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV). … Continue reading Will a Dog With Bloat Sleep?
If you’ve been training your dog and it’s been going well, it might come as a surprise to suddenly find your dog refusing to go into its crate. For many dogs, the crate is a safe haven where they… Continue reading Why Won’t My Dog Sleep in its Crate Anymore?
There’s nothing more adorable than a puppy. Many of us have watched them play, seen them jump and dance around with the energy of a toddler. We may even notice this behavior in our own canine friends. But… Continue reading Why Does My Puppy’s Leg Shake?
In reality, the behavior is normal for animals, and there is nothing to worry about. Though we often assume that female dogs squat when urinating and male dogs lift their legs. However, this isn’t always accurate. Male dogs… Continue reading Why Does My Male Dog Pee Like a Female Dog?
