It’s normal for dogs to chase squirrels and other small animals! In this article, I’ll share some ideas for how to stop a dog from chasing squirrels in your yard, on walks or on trails. Why do dogs chase squirrels? Some dogs have a higher prey drive than others, depending on their breed and personality. …
Dog behavior
You want to take your dog on the road. After all, who doesn’t picture great adventures with their pup? Going on hikes, to visit friends, and camping can be great if your dog loves to travel. But what do you do if your dog gets anxious in the car before the fun even starts? In …
There are a lot of reasons for a dog peeing on the bed. Puppies might pee on the bed if they are not fully potty trained, of course. Adult dogs could pee on the bed because they are marking or because of a urinary tract infection. Your dog also might pee on your bed if …
People often say dogs can’t tell us how they are feeling, but that’s not strictly true. While they might not be able to speak to us, dogs are constantly signaling with their body language what they are thinking and feeling, like when they put their ears back. If you take the time to learn your …
During the rainy season I hear this question quite often (not so much in the summer time). “My dog won’t pee outside when it’s raining! What should I do?” Regardless of whether your dog refuses to potty in the rain, has accidents inside when it rains, or stoically holds it until the storm passes, we …
Why do my dogs nibble each other? My two dogs get along great, and one funny thing they do while playing is my weimaraner will start to nibble my Labrador’s neck, ears, face or legs. This behavior is very cute and also looks ridiculous! My Lab just lays down and enjoys the nibbling like he’s …
I would love to stop my dogs from roughhousing indoors. I have a weimaraner and a yellow Labrador. They are both very playful dogs who get bursts of energy several times per day! We don’t have a yard, so I try my best to give my dogs the exercise they need. We go for several …
My 5-year-old dog has developed some strong noise phobias in agility. This article is about my personal experience and the very difficult decision to retire my dog from agility, at least temporarily. This does not mean there is no hope for your fearful agility dog! There are a lot of resources available to help.
Have you ever picked the wrong dog breed? I love my new Lab puppy, but I think it’s normal for people to have some “what have I done?” moments when they get a new pet. For example, when I got my weimaraner puppy 5 years ago, I was shocked by his energy even though I …
ThunderShirt reviews from a variety of dog owners who have tried the product with their dogs during fireworks and thunderstorms. Read more to find out if it might help your dog.