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Precautions for a Dog Coming Home
For new owners, the worst is a puppy falling ill at home. So a just-arrived dog needs careful care - how to feed, drink, deworm, vaccinate and do simple training.
How Dogs Communicate and Socialize
During holidays we visit relatives and sometimes bring our pets. If the host also has pets, do you know how they socialize?
Why Do Dogs Destroy Sofas?
Why does a dog dig at the sofa - and do it so often? Here's a detailed look at the reasons.
Why Do Dogs Like to Sniff People’s Crotches?
Today we learn why dogs sniff crotches. A dog's nose is something human technology still can't replicate - it has over 300 million scent receptors, while humans have just 6 million. Compared to a dog, our sense of smell is practically nothing.
How Scary Is a Dog in Its Rebellious Phase?
A dog's rebellious phase, driven by hormones, brings restlessness, fear, and even aggression as it matures. Owners should avoid force, use desensitization, and double down on socialization during this period.
How Dogs React to Their Reflection
In the early 1990s scientists ran mirror studies on many animals - human babies, owls, chimps, and dogs. Here's what they found with dogs.
How to Train Your Dog from Puppyhood
In a puppy's first year—a time of fast growth and peak learning—the dog is highly moldable, low in strength, and free of bad habits, so this year is the 'golden period' of dog training.
What to Do When Your Dog Eats Poop
Coprophagia has many causes, from scavenger instinct and boredom to nutrient gaps and improper punishment. The fix is more food, trace-element supplements, prompt cleanup, and correcting at the right moment.
Amazing Superpowers Dogs Have
From a built-in spin-dry and a unique nose-print ID to sensing earthquakes and reading your emotions, dogs possess remarkable abilities that make them far more than loyal companions.
Why Do Dogs Sniff Each Other’s Butts When They Meet?
That awkward butt-sniffing greeting is actually how dogs exchange a full ID card. The anal glands carry info about health, diet, mood, and social status that only another dog can read.