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Putting a puppy in a timeout for biting may seem like a good approach, but there may be better ways.

Many dogs bark when playing and dog owners may often wonder what triggers this behavior. Why do dogs have to"talk so much" when they are having fun? What are they trying to say? And most of all, where's that "off button"? How can we reduce a dog's barking behavior when playing?

Many dogs chew in the yard, especially when they are left out there unsupervised for prolonged periods of time. Often, this behavior leaves dog owners upset considering that, when left in the yard, many dogs end up chewing things such as the garden hose, the fence, the legs of tables and chairs. What gives?

Dogs sigh for similar reasons humans sigh, but there is sighing and sighing and some forms of sighing in dogs may warrant veterinary attention. Learn why dogs sigh and when you should play it safe and have your dog see the vet.

If your dog attacks fearful dogs, you want to tackle the issue considering that this behavior doesn't offer any benefit, neither to your dog or the attacked dog. Until the day dogs can talk, revealing exactly what goes through their mind, we can only make some assumptions based on what we know so far about dogs and their behaviors.

Many dogs guard food from cats and will do whatever it takes to send any inquisitive felines away from their chow, but why do they that? Why can't cats and dogs peacefully coabitate without going through disagreements?  Turns out, dogs will be dogs and cats will be cats, however, we can take some steps to decrease the risks for scuffles and try our best to keep everyone safe.

Corgis bark so much for the simple reason that they were selectively bred to use their barking back in time when they made wonderful all-around farm dogs. Corgis are therefore very vocal companions using their barks to communicate a variety of emotions. Forearmed is forewarned goes the saying, so any time you are interesting in opening your heart and home to a specific dog breed, it helps to conduct some research so to have a general idea on what to expect.

If your dog's doesn't want to be held, it's important to listen to what your dog is trying to tell you: "I am not comfortable with this type of interaction, so please don't do that!" Your dog may communicate his dislike for being held up in your arms in a variety of ways, the most common being growling, barking or even baring his teeth and biting.