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7 Advanced Tips to Prevent Dog Heatstroke
Today we learn advanced tips for walking dogs in summer.
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.
Why Dogs Love to Stick Their Heads Out the Car Window
Why do dogs love hanging their heads out the window? There are really just two reasons - but almost every dog enjoys it. Here's why, and why you should still be careful.
Why Dogs Love to Lick Their Owner’s Feet
Has your dog licked your feet? For those not ticklish it's fine; for others, not so much. Either way, you've wondered why.
What Are the Symptoms of a Dog in Heat (Estrus)?
Male dogs in heat: frequent urination to mark territory; strong interest in females; restlessness and agitation; mild aggression; attempts to escape. Females: vaginal bleeding or discharge; raised tail exposing genitalia; clinginess and interest in males; possible appetite loss and anxiety. During heat, leash tightly to avoid mating or fights. If you don't plan to breed, consider spaying/neutering to avoid health and breeding risks.
Why does a Teddy dog lick urine?
Urine carries pheromones; a Teddy licks it to read another dog's health, sex, age, and habits, and licking also bonds pack members socially in the wild.
Why do dogs like to lick other dogs’ bottoms?
A dog licking another dog's bottom is actually gathering information, deepening its understanding, and bonding. The rear area has many pheromones the dog can use to learn the other's sex, age, health, and heat status; licking helps gather that info. Licking between dogs is also a social and affectionate behavior expressing friendliness and trust.
Why does a dog tuck its tail between its legs?
A dog tucks its tail between its legs when frightened or submitting. This hides the scent from its anal glands to signal humility to a stronger opponent.
Can Dogs Tell Good People from Bad, and How Do They Do It?
Dogs judge people by how they treat their owner, not by absolute morality. In a Kyoto University test, dogs took food from helpful and neutral strangers but rejected an unkind one. They read body language, scent, experience, and self-preservation instinct.
What Does a Dog’s Tail Do When It Needs to Poop?
Before pooping the tail tenses and lifts slightly, then the dog circles to check the ground; at the spot the tail rises and the base tenses, then it defecates and paws the ground to mark territory.