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Adrienne Farricelli

Did you know? Self handicapping is the term used to depict the way some larger dogs may adjust their playing styles to smaller, more fragile dogs. These dogs use these kinder playing methods so that play can keep going.

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Why Does My Dog Sit and Stare at Me?

If your dog sits and stares at you intently, you may be wondering what's going on his brain. Here are a few ideas.

Adrienne Farricelli

Why Do Dogs Poop After Coming Inside?

Many dogs poop after coming inside just after spending time in the yard and this behavior often frustrates many dog owners. What gives? What causes dogs to behave this way? And most of all, what can be done about it?

Adrienne Farricelli

Can You Potty Train a Puppy to Go Inside and Outside?

You can potty train a puppy to go inside and outside, but you may encounter some challenges along the way.

Adrienne Farricelli

Why Do Dogs Flip Their Food Bowl Over?

It seems like dogs flip their food bowl over and over for the main purpose of irritating us, but dogs don't really think in terms of purposely making us angry. Rather than acting out of spite, dogs instead act out of instincts. So don't get angry with Rover, he likely has his own good reasons for pushing his food bowl around and over.

Adrienne Farricelli

Why Do Dogs Bark at Other Dogs on Walks?

Why do dogs bark at other dogs on walks? It's now becoming a routine, you walk your dog and the moment he sees another dog, he's barking his head off as if he just saw an alien from another planet, what gives? Rest assured, you are not alone; indeed, this type of barking has also a name.

Adrienne F.

Why Do Dogs Sleep With Their Eyes Open?

Why dogs sleep with their eyes open? If you have noticed your dog sleeping with his eyes open, consider that things may be deceiving. In reality, what you are likely seeing is your dog's third eyelid.

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Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Food?

Dogs eat cat food for a simple reason: dogs find cat food to be an appealing delicacy that is difficult to resist. If Rover is stealing Miss Kitty's food though, you may want to take some steps to discourage this behavior. While it's still nutrition, dogs are built differently than cats and therefore have different nutritional requirements. Not to mention, it's not nice for your dog to deprive your cat from needed nourishment, and secondly, consider the fact that cat food can cause problems to your dog, especially when consumed frequently or in abundance.

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Why Do Dogs Whine When You Give Them a Bone?

So you decided to stop by the pet store and get your dog a bone, but as soon as you give it to him, he starts whining as he carries the bone in his mouth, what gives? Isn't your dog supposed to be a happy camper and just lie down and enjoy chomping on it like any normal dog would?

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Why Do Dogs Fence Fight?

Why do dogs fence fight? It's a common sight for people who walk their dogs by fenced yards to see dogs who are highly aroused and barking. One moment they're barking at the trigger, the next they're at each other, growling and barking as if they were actually fighting.

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Why Do Dogs Steal Other Dogs' Toys?

Understanding why dogs steal other dog's toys requires putting ourselves in Rover's shoes and watching the interactions.

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