How to Say “Hello” in Dog Language

If you translate a dog’s greeting into human language, you’ll get neither a “woof” nor an excited leap onto the dog’s chest. More accurately, it’s a calm, “I’ve noticed you, I recognize you, and I want to see if we can communicate.” Dog greetings are composed of movements, scents, facial expressions, body position, tail position,
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Why are small dogs so angry?

Small size doesn’t necessarily mean a calm nature. On the contrary, many toy breeds can give even the most formidable service dogs a run for their money and can sometimes act like true fighting furies. This is one of those cases where life diverges from logic. It would seem, what can a tiny Chihuahua do?
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5 Dog Breeds That Are Mistakenly Considered Aggressive

Have you ever seen people cross the street at the mere sight of a dog’s shadow? Or jerk their hand away without even trying to pet it? Some breeds have such a bad reputation that they’re feared simply for their appearance. But inside these “monsters,” there are affectionate, anxious, or simply very tactful creatures. Let’s
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Dog Traumatic Experiences: How the Past Shapes Fear

When instincts speak louder than memories Dogs don’t store events like movies. They don’t replay the offender’s face in their minds. Instead, their psyche registers dangerous signals.  The animal’s traumatic experience operates on the principle of conditioned reflex. It’s an evolutionary survival mechanism. If the blow is accompanied by a sharp gesture, the gesture becomes a trigger.
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Puppy Chewing on Everything – Teeth Change and Anxiety

Puppies often chew on everything in sight while teething to relieve discomfort. Other possible causes of this behavior include exploratory curiosity, stress, or boredom. To wean your puppy off destructive behavior, it’s important to establish simple and clear rules from the moment they arrive in their new home. Why does my puppy chew everything? There
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Can a dog be offended and what does this behavior actually mean?

Dogs are capable of experiencing emotions and remembering unpleasant events. However, experts believe that pets don’t feel offended in the human sense. Most often, so-called resentment stems from stress, anxiety, or negative associations. Can a dog get offended? People often judge animal behavior through their own experiences. If a pet turns away, ignores its owner, or
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Dog Walking Mistakes That Can Harm Your Pet

What could be so difficult about this seemingly simple matter—walking a dog? Actually, there is. And there are plenty of nuances to this matter. Nuances that can help you raise your pet healthy and comfortable are plentiful. I’ll try to list them in order. I’m not listing them in order of importance, but rather as
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Proper Dog Walking: 10 Questions for a Dog Trainer

Everyone knows they need to walk their dog, but how do they do it properly? How many times a day and for how long, before or after meals, on or off a leash? Answers 10 of the most frequently asked questions. 1️⃣ What are the benefits of walking a dog? Pets need walks to satisfy
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