Canine emotions, why is this so important?
Do dogs love? Can they feel shame? Jealousy? Pride? The concept of canine emotions has fascinated us since dogs have been seen as pets. Before we were able to prove things with modern science, it was common to hear one theory from a respected scientist or philosopher and take it as fact. There were two main […]
How to Train a Dog With Hand Signals
It is just as easy for you to train a dog with hand signals, as it is to train a dog by using verbal commands. Here are some basic steps for training: Get the Dog’s Attention – The dog must see you make the signal, so you must make sure that you have established eye […]
Canine Touch and Communication
If you are a dog owner or know dog owners, you have most likely said or heard phrases like “He is ready to play”, “She wants you to pet her head”, or “He doesn’t like it when I try to pick him up”. All of these phrases are based on communication signals that pets give […]
Destructive Chewing behaviour for puppies and dogs
Chewing is a normal behaviour for puppies and dogs – and it actually accomplishes a few things. For younger dogs, chewing is a way to relieve the pain of teething. For older dogs, chewing helps to keep the teeth clean and jaws strong. Chewing is also an action that helps dogs with anxiety, frustration and boredom. […]
How to stop dogs excessive barking?
Another behavioural issue that is common in dogs is barking. We have already discussed that barking is a form of communication for dogs, but sometimes this barking can become excessive and troublesome. Though barking does have its purpose in the life of a dog, it can quickly become a problem. You know from the previous modules […]
The Studies and Results on Dog Breeds and Behaviours
Thousands of dogs have been studied over the years and researchers have found that when it comes to communication, dogs that are purebred tend to be better with communication and dogs that are mixed breeds are better with memory. In order to test this, researchers asked owners to point to food and then recorded if the […]
The Importance of Socialisation to a Canine
The most common reason that dogs end up in shelters throughout the world is because of behavioural issues – and these issues, more often than not, are attributed to lack of socialisation. There are also risks associated with dogs that are not socialised, such as the possibility of them becoming aggressive towards other dogs – […]
