According to American humorist Robert Benchley, a dog teaches a boy three things: fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.If you've ever wondered why dogs turn around several times before flopping down on the floor, the answer is simple genetics. They've been genetically programmed to trample their sleeping areas in the wild so that the grass is tamped down to make a comfortable resting place.Although your dog have the finest dog bed money can buy, he still feels the urge to circle before lying down, even in the comfort of the modern home. It's nature at work. Nature is the reason dogs gobble their food. The most successful survivors were able to eat fast before other members of the pack could grab a share. Wild dog cousins didn't know when his next meal would come, so being the fastest gorger was a real advantage.
If you see a dog that is wagging his tail but growling, how are you to know which end to believe? This article will tell you how.
According to legend, this was an honor God bestowed on canines when one dog, on patrol in Noah's Ark, stuck his nose in a small hole in the hull to keep water from flooding into the craft. Another dog...
Why do dogs bury bones in the ground? Because they can’t bury them in trees! You may have heard that old joke, but in reality, burying bones has nothing to do with the ground and everything to do with...
There is a universal body language of dogs. They communicate with their eyes, lips, ears, tail, and posture. Learn how to read your dogs language.
Whether chasing a ball in the yard or using canine treadmills, exercise or play is vital in helping dogs expend pent-up energy. Without that outlet they can be prone to exhibiting behavioral problems....
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