Can Dogs Eat Plantains? Advantages, Cautions, and Recommendations
Originating from South East Asia, plantains belong to the banana family and are slightly larger, tougher, and different in flavor. As plantains are to their decent taste and nutrition, you might be wondering if your dog can also have some. But can dogs eat plantains in the first place? What are the attached pros and […]
Dog vs. Girlfriend: My Girlfriend Is Making Me Choose Between Her and My Dog
“My girlfriend is making me choose between her and my dog,” a close friend of mine shared his ordeal. Being a dog owner, I completely understand that – it is indeed a difficult situation. Besides helping my friend, I have decided to pen down a whole article on relationship issues when a pooch kicks in. […]
Do Dogs Eat Their Own Puppies?
Several animals are known to eat their offspring. Hamsters eat their babies, and so do cats. But do dogs eat their own puppies? How can our furry pals resort to homicide? The query is unpleasant but read on, as we dig deeper to find out why and under what circumstances dogs eat their own puppies. […]
Why Do Dogs Howl At Sirens? Everything About Dog Howling
It isn’t entirely surprising to find your dog almost dutifully howling in response to the wailing siren of an ambulance or police car passing by. The behavior though peculiar, is not unheard of. Nonetheless, it does leave many people utterly bewildered. Why do dogs howl at sirens? If only we could ask them. Because despite […]
Home in Mess: How to Stop a Dog From Peeing in the House?
Urine accidents are no joke – the pet owners who face them know how bad it feels. Urine accidents happen once in a while, and as responsible dog owners, we ought to deal with them without complaining. But it gets really frustrating when the dog develops a habit of peeing in the house. And if […]
Does My Dog Hate Me? 10 Signs, 9 Reasons, and 7 Solutions
We love our dogs, and they love us back. Where dogs are capable of loving us, many dog owners wonder if dogs are capable of hatred as well. While dogs are incapable of feeling hate, several dog behaviors might make their owners think that their dog hates them. If you have been wondering, “does my […]
My Boyfriend Wants Me to Choose Between Him and My Dog—Who Do I Choose?
We all adore our pets and would never want anyone or anything to come between us. But things can get complicated for some people who have to choose between their pets and other loved ones. It is not uncommon for dog lovers to go through something similar often. So, what would you do if your […]
Why Is My Dog Barking at Guests? How to Stop It?
Barking is the natural way for canines to express themselves – if truth be told, it is one of their favorite jobs. Sometimes, you might find your pooch barking at nothing (literally) and even barking in his sleep. But this seemingly simple dog trait can quickly escalate into a social embarrassment for dog keepers when […]
Why is My Dog Growling at Nothing?
Growling is one of the ways dogs express themselves. In fact, it is an excellent way to let pet parents know their pup might need some attention. But it does feel baffling when they do so in the absence of any obvious trouble. It happens frequently enough to make you wonder, why is my dog […]
I Miss My Dead Dog: A Healing Guide for Grieved Dog Owners
“I miss my dead dog so much! I cannot help but cry….” Hassan, a close buddy of mine, bursts into tears, recalling the moments he spent with Zorawar, a Bandogge Mastiff whom he kept as a guard dog for his farmland. Hassan was crying neither for the imminent insecurity of his land nor for losing […]
Why Is My Dog Scared of Me? Help!
For ages, dogs have been our best friends, serving us in a great array of roles—from protection to guarding and from herding to simply being our companions when we need them. Studies show that dogs greatly improve our quality of life and overall health; their presence reduces our stress, anxiety, and depression and eases our […]
Do Dogs See Their Owners as Pack Leaders? Here is How to Become a Pack Leader
Have you watched The Call of the Wild? It’s a movie based on a 1903 novel of the same name about Buck, a generous yet powerful dog that ends up in Yukon, Canada’s westernmost territory. He has to work with a group of other dogs to pull sledges. I won’t spoil what’s in the movie, […]