Why Does My Dog Keep Making Chewing Motions?
When a dog makes a chewing motion, it usually isn’t a huge cause for concern. In most cases, they simply have food caught in their teeth or a foreign object…
Behavior
Why Does My Dog Poop So Much on Walks?
There are two simple reasons dogs poop often when going on walks. The first is because they’re marking territory. We often think of dogs urinating to mark territory, but some…
Why Do Dogs Eat Their Own Hair?
Dogs eat their own hair because of anxiety, boredom, or sickness. Of the three, anxiety is the most common. Just as humans have odd quirks when we get anxious (such…
Why Do Dogs Sneeze When They’re Upside Down?
Although researchers aren’t certain why dogs sneeze when they’re upside down, one of the leading theories is that nasal fluids drip down and cause irritation. In response to the irritation,…
My Dog Jumps and Bites While Walking – Why?
If your dog jumps and bites while going for a walk, the most likely explanation is excitement. Some dogs get overly excited when going for a walk. Jumping and biting…
Why Does My Dog Nibble On My Cat?
There are several reasons your dog might nibble on your cat. It could be a sign of affection (nibbling is a way dogs express love), teething (if your dog is…
Why Do Some Dogs Growl When They’re Happy?
When a dog is growling because they’re happy, that usually means they’re in a playful mood. This could be their way of inviting you (or another dog) to play with…
Why Does My Dog Growl When Tired?
If your dog growls when they’re tired, the most likely explanation is “guarding behavior”. They don’t want the cozy spot they’ve picked out to move or change, so they guard…
Why Some Male Dogs Won’t Eat When Females Are in Heat
It’s common for a male dog to stop eating when he’s around a female dog in heat. When a male dog smells a female dog in heat, it creates a…