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Dog barking at a Cat, cambering up a Garden Fence

Why Do Dogs Bark?

While it may seem like it, dogs do not bark without a reason.
Man picking up some dog poop

Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop?

And how you can keep them out of the cat’s litter box.
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Why Does My Dog Only Eat When I’m There?

Do you feed your dog before you leave home for the day, but your dog doesn’t eat the food until you get home? That’s a sign he’s a little (or a lot) stressed at being left home alone.
A dog crying and whining is most likely suffering from seperation anxiety.

Is Your Dog Crying and Whining?

Why your dog may be keeping you up at night by whining – and how to stop his crying.
Close-up of puppy’s nose

Can Dogs Have Nightmares?

Studies have shown that dogs can dream, so they probably can have dog night terrors, too.
Dogs greeting each other at a dog park.

Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts?

Sniffing butts is dog body language. It’s the canine way of getting to know one another.
Puppy Facing His Reflection in the Mirror

Are Dogs Self-Aware?

Are dogs sentient? Seems so. Research shows they appear to understand how their actions affect other dog's and humans.
Guard brown with white spots dog. A large portrait. Sunny autumn day. Front view.

Dog Ear Signals

Is there truly a dog ear language? Absolutely. You just need to know what dog ear positions mean and take in the rest of his body language, too.
Dogs remember people, and look forward to seeing them again.

Do Dogs Remember People?

Dog's remember people's faces, scent, voices and research suggests that they have associative memory that means they can remember the experiences they share with their human family.
Close-Up Of Dogs

Why Do Dogs Lick Each Other?

Dogs lick other dog’s ears and faces as a social behavior and to explore the world, although research also points to submission and stomach pain.
Smart dog is looking for delicious dried treats in intellectual game and eating them, close up. Intellectual game for dogs. and training of nose work with pet. brain game training for dogs

Scent Games for Dogs

Scent work is a natural way for dogs to enjoy a game and be enriched.

Why Do Dogs Show Their Teeth?

What it means when your dog bares his teeth – whether he’s growling or not – and what to do.

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Dog Park Rules

I am a fan of dog-park rules, and I, too, have taken pictures of the posted rules at every dog park I have ever visited, in an effort to see how different communities have responded to the people and dogs there.