Behavior Archive

Why Do Dogs Bark? (Plus, Decoding Dog Barking)

Do you ever talk to your dog? Of course, you do! But how much of it does he understand? Some? All? None? Keep reading to find out how many words a dog can actually understand.

How Many Words Can A Dog Understand?

I recently picked up a copy of the book Do Dogs Deam? by Stanley Coren, a psychologist who studies canines. Read on to find out how we know dogs dream, what they dream about, and the signs of a dreaming doggy!

Do Dogs Dream?

Are you a two-legged human with a four-legged shadow? If you're a dog parent then I'm pretty sure you know exactly what I'm talking about! Find out the most common reasons your dog follows you everywhere!

Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere?

Is there anything more awe-worthy than when dogs tilt their head to the side? You know it's cute, now find out why they do it! Read on for three theories.

Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?

Does your dog take his toys and shake them from side-to-side in his mouth? What about when you play tug-of-war? Does he do it then too? Find out why!

Why Do Dogs Shake Their Toys?

Why do dogs walk around in circles and scratch the surface beneath them before lying down to rest? Find out the top 3 theories!

Why Do Dogs Walk In Circles Before Lying Down?

Sometimes it's really clear why dogs shake their bodies. Other times, not so much. Read on to find out the top five reasons dogs shake their whole bodies.

Why Do Dogs Shake Their Bodies?

A dog yawn doesn't necessarily mean the same thing as a human yawn. Read on to find out the various reasons dogs yawn and decode canine body language.

Why Do Dogs Yawn? 5 Common Reasons!

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?