When you think of whiskers, you probably picture cats, but dogs also possess a set of whiskers on their muzzle, cheeks, and above their eyes that serve important specific purposes. The post Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers and Should You Cut Them? appeared first on Whole Dog Journal ..read more

It’s dinnertime, and you’ve put your dog’s filled food bowl on the floor in its normal place. A couple of minutes later, you walk into your bedroom and hear a crunch underfoot, only to discover pieces of kibble scattered everywhere, and your pup happily devouring it, piece by piece. The post Why Do Dogs Take Their Food to Different Places? appeared first on Whole Dog Journal ..read more

Others say they only do it once. And still others say they don’t do it at all. So, what’s the truth about whether dogs turn in a circle before they lie down? The post Why Do Dogs Circle before Lying Down? appeared first on Whole Dog Journal ..read more

Puppies begging for food are adorable, but begging at every meal will quickly drive puppy owners a little crazy. Here are some effective ways to stop puppies from begging and reinforce good behaviors instead. The post Is Your Puppy Ruining Your Family Dinners? appeared first on Whole Dog Journal ..read more

Dogs drool. Some just drool a little once in a while, while others drool a lot. Some dogs are also just plain built to drool. Drooling can happen for structural, behavioral, and medical reasons. The post When Dog Drool is More Than Just Gross appeared first on Whole Dog Journal ..read more

It is possible that a dog who is panting more out of interest or excitement rather than fatigue may be using that open-mouth tongue-out posture to bring more air past Jacobson’s organ to help identify a smell. The post Flehmen Response in Dogs appeared first on Whole Dog Journal ..read more

You are your dog’s person, his caretaker and partner in life. When he is scared, he will naturally look to you for comfort. Your job in these situations is to stay calm and be his rock. The post How to Calm a Scared Dog appeared first on Whole Dog Journal ..read more

Without proper education and supervision, children (and adults, too) can—in all innocence and with the best of intentions—put a dog in a position where the dog feels like her only recourse is to bite. The post Be BiteSmart: Teaching Children to Speak Dog appeared first on Whole Dog Journal ..read more

Living with a dog that bites their owner, or other people for that matter, can be scary, stressful and in some cases – dangerous. It is essential that a dog that bites people is assessed by a qualified professional to ascertain whether the dog’s aggressive behaviour can be successfully managed and modified to prevent further […] The post What to Do with a Dog that Bites Their Owner appeared first on Whole Dog Journal ..read more

It’s something we all know: our dogs wag their tails because they’re happy. Because they’re thrilled to see us. Because they love us. But it turns out that what we “know” may not be the truth. Or it may be only part of the truth. The post Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails? appeared first on Whole Dog Journal ..read more