Dogs follow instinctively moving balls, a skill learned from their ancestors and today transformed into a fun game Dogs are truly fascinated by balls . What is behind the excitement that dogs experience when a ball is thrown at them while playing with them? Experts explain that dogs chase moving balls as part of instinctive behaviour, which dates back … Read more
Dogs have learned, through observation, to understand what people think and are even capable of changing their behavior based on how humans feel One in four human families is made up of at least one dog, a figure that leaves little doubt about the attachment we feel for this pet. But what do they think of humans? They … Read more
Dogs distinguish anger from joy on a person’s face, thanks to a skill learned after years of living together The dogs not only recognize a face among a handful of familiar faces, but also distinguish in it the joy of anger. This is the surprising finding of a research in which Austrian scientists have been able to verify … Read more
Bored dogs develop behaviour problems, such as barking a lot or chewing on furniture, in order to capture the attention of their owner and end their sadness Bored dogs are not happy dogs. A dog that dozes day and night, that spends long hours alone, and that lacks toys, new foods, affection, and fun walks is … Read more
The massages relax the dog, release its stress and improve the friendship relationship with it. Who does not enjoy a good massage? Like humans, dogs also love these soothing touches. Massage reduces the blood pressure of these pets and even allows them to ward off canine stress, an anxiety that can even shorten the life of the four-legged friend. Also, it … Read more
The dreams of dogs are varied, frequent and important for their good mental health Do dogs dream? And if the answer is yes, what do they dream of? Maybe they devour a delicious plate of gourmet food? Or that they play in the park? Or do jumping sheep count? These are some of the mysteries about the dog sleep that are solved below. But … Read more
Dogs like snow because it completely transforms the environment, stimulates their games and new smells appear to be discovered Who doesn’t like snow? Well, dogs are no less! Dogs enjoy this white cloak capable of transforming the environment into a huge new furry playground to discover. But why do dogs like snow so much? The experts explain it: the snow awakens … Read more
Soft, smelly toys that the dog can chew on and that make noise are their favourites. Have you bought a dog toy that has been ignored within minutes? And hasn’t it happened to you that your dog loves other toys that he never seems to get tired of? Experts reveal the secret to this mystery: dogs are … Read more
Dogs’ facial gestures, such as raising their eyebrows and widening their eyes, are used to communicate with humans, recent research confirms. Are you among those who think that dogs just need to talk? Well, science has provided some compelling reasons to support this belief. Dogs make many facial gestures with the sole purpose of communicating with us. But … Read more
Fear of the vet is a common canine phobia, but it can be reduced with more frequent and enjoyable visits, treats, and other tricks. The dogs afraid of the vet are few : this type of canine phobia is among the most common, experts say. Dogs that fear visiting the canine doctor will bark, growl, hide and may … Read more