Psychology
This section will explore the elusive question of what makes our canine friends act the way they do. From topics as serious as stress in dogs to why they eat grass and how do they sleep for so many hours in a day will be overviewed. Here you might find information about bark control devices and interesting little known facts that you’ve always wondered about.
Canine Stress
Learn how to watch for signs of stress in your dog friend. Signs that the animal is under stress and not feeling comfortable are wide ranging. Look for differences in the way the dog holds his body, watch eyes, mouth, ears, and tail to discover how your dog may show stress signs.
How to Recognize Stress in Your Dog
This is a short piece on the keys to recognizing stress in your companion dog. Specifics are given regarding the way in which dogs will react to stressful situations and some of the situations that might cause the animal to be put into that state.
Canine Hypochondriacs
Some dogs are truly sick and others merely pretend that they are in order to gain our attention. This article overviews the signs and symptoms of canine hypochondria and how to figure it out.
Dog Ears
A brief look at the psychology of rubbing your dog’s ears. Why do they love it? Read further to discover the science behind the ears.
To Touch a Nerve in Your Dog
A discussion of the causes of canine aggression as they relate to how a dog is raised. Read on to discover how the way you respond to your dog may influence his behavior.
Who is the Top Dog in Your Family?
Take a peek behind what really goes on in the family structure that truly includes your dog! Understand more about how your dog behaves and the reasons behind his pack mentality
What am I Supposed to Do?
Understand the psychology behind being consistent with your dog. How to help your dog know what you are intending to say with body language and tone of voice.
Wake Up, Sleepy Head
Read about what to do if your dog chooses your bed to sleep instead of his own. How do you break this habit and train him to “be a dog”?Positive Associations Create Trust
Dogs are very fast learners. They quickly discover what the positive and negatives responses will gain them. Uncover some of the psychology behind solving behavior issues with positive associations that create trust.
Scared of his Shadow?
There are definite reasons that dogs exhibit fears and to them, the fears are real. Uncover some of the causes of fear in dogs and figure out if your dog suffers from fears or phobias.
