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Dog communication refers to body movements and sounds dogs use to send signals to other dogs, and other animals(usually humans). Dog communication comes in a variety of forms, and is part of the foundation of dog social behavior.

Just like communication between humans, in order to communicate with your dog effectively, the conversation has to go both ways. First you have to try to understand what your dog is telling you through his/her nonverbal expressions, and then you will be understood in return.

It takes some observant watching and some time, to start learning how dogs communicate. Many dog thoughts are pretty obvious, such as those eyes pointed straight at your food with a drip of drool, easily tell you that your dog will appreciate a piece of your steak. Or that look on your dog's face when you scold him not to chew on your favorite slippers any longer, easily portrays the fact that he is upset. However, there are much more subtle signs of feelings and emotions that watchful owners may learn to decipher. >> Read more

The only way to be sure your dog doesn't produce unwanted puppies is to get your female dog spayed or your male dog neutered(castrated ).

Now, generally when you adopt a dog from a shelter, the dog is already spayed or will be shortly after adoption. But you may still be iffy about the whole process.

The best thing that you can do to ease your insecurities is to make sure that you know everything you can about the full process of having a dog spayed.

It is actually one of the most important surgeries that you need to make sure that your female dog has because it will truly reduce the risk of breast cancer and it will 100% reduce the risk of an unwanted pregnancy. >> Read more

Poop eating is a disgusting habit some dogs have. Find out why your dog eats poop and how to put a stop to it.

There are many types of poop eaters. Some dogs only eat their own poop; other dogs love eating cat poop. Dog Coprophagia is a filthy habit, find out the right way to stop your dog eating feces. >> Read more

Dog toys are wonderful fun things to have around the house for keeping your little monsters happy and content. Also, it's a fact that just because a toy is marketed for dogs, doesn't mean it's safe for them to use.

Sure, dog toys are strictly for dogs and will ring true with most dog lovers, as their own collection of dog toys probably far exceeds even their own kid's toys! >> Read more

Miniature Beagle (also known as "Pocket Beagle"), is a smaller version of the Standard Beagle. The Miniature Beagles originated in England. Used as a hunting dogs, they could travel under bushes and were used to hunt small animals such as rabbits.

Miniature beagles for adoption are available via charity organizations and volunteers who try to rescue abandoned animals. Many miniature beagles can be obtained for free by...keep reading →

There are many problems that dogs and puppies succumb to in their lifetimes. Chewing and digging being two of the main problems many pet parents tend to have. There are many reasons as to why you dog may have... Read More

When it comes to trying to solve a behavioral problem, people think too much. They blame the dog for chewing a favorite pair of shoes out of spit when in reality the dog isn't given enough of his own toys to... Read More

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Dogs Roam

There are different reasons as to why your dog may be trying to run away, and no one of the reasons is not that he doesn't like you and is trying to get away.

For the most part, some dogs just like to get out, and typically there are breeds that are notorious for that. Huskies are one of the many breeds that are bad about escaping the fence or the door. >> Read More

Dogs have more trouble staying cool than humans do. They have thick fur, and mainly dissipate heat through their paws and underbelly.

Dogs also stay cool through panting. Here are some tips on how to keep your dog cool and comfortable in the hot summer months. >> Read More

Dog obedience training or obedience training is often a very controversial field. There are two classes of dog obedience training - reward methods and aversive methods.

We present both classes of dog obedience methods and highlight their good and bad points. >> Read More

How to Keep Dogs From Scratching Hardwood Floors? How to Take a Dog's Temperature? How to Clean a Dog's Ears? How to Trim a Dog's Nails? Find answers for all such questions... >> Read More

It is one of the hardest decisions that pet owners can make- when is the right time to put your dog (or other pet) to sleep. Because our dogs become part of the family, when they start to age and show signs of age, it can be very hard to decide when it is time to let them go.

It is a very hard decision to make, especially since out dogs become part of the family. We play with them, exercise them, train them, feed them, and in many cases sleep with them. Face it, we spend A LOT of time with our dogs, so when the time comes when you notice that you older dog just doesn’t have the same spunk as he used to, it may be time to start thinking about the one subject that no dog owner wants to touch until the last minute… >>Read full article