Barking is a behaviour with many different functions. A dog may bark to communicate with neighbouring dogs, almost as if saying, “I am nearby,” which is usually answered by other dogs barking in what seems like an unstoppable chain. A dog can bark to alert others to what they deem a potential danger, or they …
When you are at the veterinary clinic, everything can feel stressful. Your dog may already feel stressed or anxious, which naturally makes you anxious too. On top of that, you are worried about the potential costs. Needless to say, your pup is probably not feeling very well—unless you are there for a routine check-up. The …
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Constantly I see people pulling on the dog’s leash while they are on their phone because the dog is taking too long to sniff…. but why is this wrong? Let’s dig in! Our dogs are born with a heightened sense of smell but let me give you a clear picture of what this means. Just …
A dog that knows how to peacefuly sleep, is also a healthy dog
“Labradors are easy dogs” is a common label, but is it true? Explore why breed temperament, genetics, and the right human match matter more than a breed name.
Sounds familiar? Because that is my story. I had just moved from my home country to the beautiful Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After about a year of settling in, I decided it was time to get a dog of my own for the first time. I grew up with dogs, but they were never mine …
Read more “What got you into dog behavior? – A really bad dog trainer that made me eff up my dog…”
I heard this from a lady the other day while we were out and about with our dog. She seemed quite confident at first that our dog would happily walk up to her to sniff her — and perhaps even accept a pat or two. Instead, halfway through approaching, my dog turned around to sniff …
As a dog owner myself, I know first hand how hard it is to admit that our beloved furry pup is “aggressive”. I think because there is such negative connotation regarding aggression but also there are a lot of misunderstandings and misinformation in regards to what aggression is. What Is Dog Aggression, Really? If you …
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Hi! My name is Soneca, which means “Nap” in Portuguese. I am originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and born in 2014 to a street dog from the thought outskirts of RJ living in constant stress. It was a very bad situation, and I could feel her stress already in her womb. I spent 30 …
Read more “The decision-making process from Mendl and Paul explained by my dog.”