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Mila and Lee, a couple of miniature pinschers, eagerly await some snacks. If you ever want to get a dog to “smile” for the camera, try throwing a treat their way. It’s worked wonders for German photographer Christian Vieler, who has now published two books of dogs trying to catch snacks in midair. It’s a very simple concept, but an effective one. The photos are cute, hilarious and sometimes surprising.…
To sustain this free service, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. This doesn’t affect rankings. Our review process. What are dewclaws, and do dogs need them? Find out why dogs have dewclaws, common injuries with dewclaws, if they should be removed, and more. Article Overview What Is A Dewclaw? Dewclaws are a common name for the non-weight-bearing digits on the inside of a dog’s leg. They sit…
To sustain this free service, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. This doesn’t affect rankings. Our review process. People often wonder, “Can dogs have seasonal allergies?” The answer is yes; they can. Ranging from mild to quite serious, dog seasonal allergies can occasionally look like hay fever in people. But in reality, the overwhelming majority of dogs with seasonal allergies have very itchy skin. We’ll help you…
An arrest has been made in the case involving the two dogs that were abandoned in Portsmouth on November 25. Portsmouth Police Department released the following press release on December 16; On November 25, 2021, Thanksgiving, the Portsmouth Police Department opened an investigation regarding two emaciated dogs that had been abandoned on the side of the road in the Gardner Seveney Sports complex. The dogs which officers named Turkey and…
To sustain this free service, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. This doesn’t affect rankings. Our review process. Most dogs will be plagued by some type of parasite in their lifetime. External and internal parasites can cause everything from mild itchiness to life-threatening conditions. And some parasites in dogs can even infect humans. We’ll give you an overview of the most common dog parasites, ways your pup…
Q: I recently adopted Sophie, a 1-year-old standard poodle, who has an endearing trait. Sometimes she tilts her head when I’m talking, as though she’s trying to understand everything I’m saying. None of my other dogs did this. Why does she? A: In a recent study, researchers concluded that especially smart dogs more often tilt their heads than other dogs, and they do it while concentrating on what their people…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Dec. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Coping with the isolation, fear and sadness of the pandemic may have been a little easier if you had a trusting and loving dog by your side. But you don’t need to tell that to Francois Martin, a researcher who studies the bonds between animals and humans. His two Great Danes helped him through the last two years,…
A survey of dog owners has concluded that the average pet can respond to 89 words or phrases, with some dogs responding to 215 Life 14 December 2021 By Christa Lesté-Lasserre Dogs respond to more words than you might think Shutterstock / Prostock-studio Domestic dogs respond to 89 words and phrases, on average – including verbs, nouns and terms of endearment – suggesting that their human vocabulary skills extend well…
As I sit here next to my loyal friend with a blanket over him, protecting him from the loud bangs of the fireworks outside, I struggle with an internal discomfort of a feeling of helplessness. I have grappled with this feeling of guilt for not providing the absolute best my friend deserves. He deserves a reflection of the type of dog he is, and as far as dogs go, I…
To sustain this free service, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. This doesn’t affect rankings. Our review process. Have you tried multiple ways to train your puppy or dog on your own without much success? Don’t want to fork out a fortune for a professional dog trainer? You may want to consider the online course, Brain Training For Dogs. Developed by Adrienne Faricelli, a certified dog trainer…