A shy dog can be the result of genetics, a traumatic experience or an inadequate education with little contact with other dogs and strangers. A dog is shy when there is inhibition, distrust or fear in a certain situation, which can cause toilet training and even anxiety attacks in the dog. This article explains why dogs are shy, the … Read more
Physical exercise and avoiding rough games are two guidelines that should be followed to get the dog to be more relaxed A dog that from one year of age shows excessively restless, sleeps badly, is too thin and is very active presents a behaviour problem. The dogs too nervous usual suffering stress of genetic, environmental and educational factors. But owners can … Read more
Although scientists disagree on why dogs tilt their heads when they listen to us, the reasons range from hearing us better to improving their vision of our face Why do many dogs tilt their heads when we speak to them? The scene will not surprise anyone who has lived with a dog: when we speak to … Read more
Dogs are sensitive to the Earth’s magnetic poles and prefer to defecate and urinate in the north-south direction, research concludes The dog prepares to defecate, but first repeats a ritual that draws the attention of many owners: the animal turns and turns on itself, in search of the best position. What is the reason for this curious behaviour? An … Read more
Dogs can be just as pessimistic as people, and this negative canine view of life makes them more anxious during their owners’ absences Is your dog happy? Does your dog see the bowl half full or half empty? If you were to judge your furry companion from fatigue, would you say that your pet has an optimistic or … Read more
Dogs, like people in love, secrete the love hormone when they are close to a human they love Can a dog fall in love with a person? Do dogs have sincere love towards the humans with whom they share their lives? Or is it more of an interested love, seeking reward in the form of food and other … Read more
Scientists reveal that dogs show jealousy and envy when their owner pays attention to other dogs Dogs can also feel jealous, and it is not surprising that they feel vulnerable and even envious when their owner takes care of another dog or devotes more attention to it. Those who live with these animals have always suspected … Read more
Urban, lonely and boring, they are features of the profile of dogs that lick themselves uncontrollably until they injure themselves Most dogs that lick or scratch a part of their body, such as a paw, do so due to behavioural problems associated with boredom, loneliness, and a lack of environmental stimuli. A dog with compulsive licking can cause wounds … Read more
Humans, dogs and cats release oxytocin, a hormonal substance responsible for creating and maintaining relationships of friendship and love with other beings The love hormone does not only affect us people. Dogs and cats also receive and expand their influence. Scientists have found that dogs react with more licking, caressing, and prolonged gazing into the eyes of … Read more
Firecrackers and fireworks phobia is common in dogs and can cause stress, health problems and dangerous losses Not only cats can have a phobia of firecrackers and fireworks. Eight out of ten dogs experience fear of noise and these festive explosions, a situation that will be repeated this Christmas. The canine phobia noise is not a minor problem causes them stress … Read more