Many pet owners find themselves freaked out by their pet’s ability to doze during the day with their eyes open. Surely even the most vigilant watchdog will not find that to be a peaceful and restful way to sleep. The anatomy of a dog’s eye is different from that of a […]

It’s a common belief that making eye contact is a vital part of human communication and body language, but can the same be said for dogs? What does it mean if your canine is reluctant to exchange eye contact? The truth is, dogs view eye contact slightly differently to people. […]

Dogs offer unconditional love to just about everybody they meet. Whenever a familiar face walks through the front door, you can bet your life that Fido will go bounding over, preparing to smother this new arrival with licks and tail wags. That’s great for the ego of the recipient. Unfortunately, […]

Many dog experts believe that sleeping arrangements are an occasion where humans and dogs should keep their lives separate. That’s not necessarily a popular opinion, though. According to Psychology Today, almost half of all dog owners share their bed with their dog. Where you fall in this great divide is […]

No dog enjoys the experience of visiting the vet. You can hardly blame your poor pet for this; their experience tells them to associate a trip to the dog doctor will result in a wide variety of prods, pokes and possibly worse. All the same, part of being a responsible […]

Dogs will eat or chew just about anything they can find. As alien as the idea may be to us, a human sock is a gourmet treat to some dogs. If you forget to remove your worn socks from Fido’s reach, they may end up in Fido’s belly. This guide […]