Why does my pup get dog hiccups?
By Karen A. Soukiasian Dog hiccups are normally harmless and rarely serious. They are caused by spasms of the diaphragm that are triggered by excitement, eating too fast, irritants or stress. Puppies...
View ArticleUnderstand dog sleep positions
By Karen A. Soukiasian Watching your dog sleep can be comforting and sometimes comical, but the dog sleep position your pup uses also tells you a lot about him. Several of your dog’s sleep behaviors...
View ArticleDog behavior: Understand pawing
By Karen A. Soukiasian Pawing is one of the biggest tools your dog uses to communicate with you. Most new, inexperienced dog owners do not realize dog is a simple language to learn. Once you learn it,...
View ArticleCouch potato dogs for couch potato owners
By Karen Soukiasian If you are contemplating including a new puppy or dog into your life, make an honest assessment of just what your lifestyle really is. For example, if you’re a couch potato, get a...
View ArticleCould my dog have canine autism?
By Karen A. Soukiasian Most veterinarians choose not to diagnose dogs with canine autism, even though the signs and symptoms exhibited are the same as in human autism. Instead, they prefer to refer to...
View ArticleCan my dog eat that?
By Rob Colquhoun General Manager Woofs Upon a Walk At Woofs Upon a Walk, people often ask us what people food is good or bad for their dog, and the aim of this info graphic is to clear this issue up...
View Article5 tips to make your dog stop eating feces
By Karen A. Soukiasian There are a number of reasons why some dogs find eating their own or another animal’s — especially cat feces — so appetizing. And it can be a major challenge for some dog owners...
View ArticleStop dog begging: 10 easy tips
By Karen A. Soukiasian Dog begging is a two-headed monster. Almost every dog owner has had to deal with at one time or another. The first head is nature. The second is nurture. But with work, you can...
View ArticleDog health: Why dogs eat grass
By Karen A. Soukiasian Many dogs eat grass to settle an upset stomach. Dogs can’t run to the pharmacy if their tummies are upset. Nature, however, has provided them with an instinct to eat grass as a...
View ArticleStop dog digging
By Karen A. Soukiasian Dog digging is hardwired into the DNA of many breeds and nearly all dogs just love to dig. In fact, dog digging is perfectly natural. Dogs have been digging for thousands of...
View ArticleIs it better to have two dogs?
If you plan to leave your dog during the day while you are at work, it may be better to have two dogs so that they can keep each other company.
View ArticleHealthy dogs shouldn’t have bad breath
By Karen A. Soukiasian A healthy dog should not have bad breath. The reality is, approximately 80 percent of dogs do suffer from gingivitis or a periodontal disease by the time they are 5 years old....
View ArticleWhy does my pup get dog hiccups?
Dog hiccups are so common some veterinarians think that they can be a part of the laundry list of "growing pains" some puppies must endure.
View ArticleWhy do dogs lick?
Dogs lick as a way to communicate their moods, level of submission and to show affection. Dogs also lick to groom and to keep wounds clean.
View ArticleHelp your dog sleep all night
The most common cause of canine insomnia is pent-up energy. Help your dog sleep through the night by making sure she gets plenty of exercise.
View ArticleLook at your dog’s tail to unravel her pedigree
By Karen A. Soukiasian If you have a mutt, studying the dog tail can help you determine what breeds make up your pup. Even though everyone says “Oh, they’re just a mutt.” you know you have the best dog...
View ArticleDog behavior: Understand pawing
Pawing is a natural and inherent way for dogs or puppies to communicate and demand that we "focus" on them so they can tell us what they need.
View ArticleUnderstand dog sleep positions
Curling up -- the most common dog sleep position -- provides greatest security. Dogs curl in a ball, with paws underneath and tail wrapped around face.
View Article5 tips to make your dog stop eating feces
Because there are many reasons why some dogs eat feces, it can be a major challenge for some dog owners to make their dogs stop eating feces.
View ArticleStop dog begging: 10 easy tips
The easiest way to stop dog begging is to not let it start. Don't tolerate it from your dog or let any people encourage it.
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