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Dogs / Behaviour

Why Dogs Bury Bones and Other Objects

Watching a dog frantically nose dirt, a cushion, or even a blanket over a bone or a favourite toy, only to seemingly forget about it entirely, is one of the more entertaining quirks of dog ownership,

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Dogs / Behaviour

How to Handle Aggression in Dogs During Nail Clippings

Nail trims provoke more dread, in both dogs and their owners, than almost any other routine grooming task, and a dog that growls, snaps, or thrashes during a trim is showing genuine fear rather than d

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Dogs / Behaviour

The Different Types of Dog Aggression, Explained

Aggression is one of the most common reasons owners seek professional help for their dog, and one of the most misunderstood, largely because "aggression" isn't a single behaviour with a single cause.

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Dogs / Behaviour

Can Dogs Get Depression? How to Help a Sad Dog

Dogs experience a genuine emotional life, and while veterinary behaviourists are cautious about equating it directly with clinical depression in humans, most agree that dogs can go through a low, with

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Dogs / Behaviour

Turning Head Away

When a dog deliberately turns its head away from another dog, a person, or a situation, it is performing a specific and intentional communication act.

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Dogs / Behaviour

Why Does My Dog Stink?

Even a dog that gets regular baths can develop a persistent, unpleasant smell, and pinning down the source usually means checking a handful of common trouble spots rather than reaching for more shampo

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