Humans love lists. We organize things into lists to remember important information. Lists can be handy tools that make large amounts of data easy to read and digest. Some lists are sillier than others. “5 Surprising Things Dogs Understand About Humans” is a great list. It tells us about the depth of the human-dog bond […]
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Like all animals, dogs communicate through body language, behaviors, and actions. While wagging tails and happy greetings are easy to read, some of the most meaningful gestures come in less obvious forms. Trust is a complicated concept to master, even when you’re dealing with humans. But with dogs, you have to interpret the unusual signs
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Cats are weird. Seriously, one minute they won’t acknowledge you, and the next they’ll be doing something bizarre, and you’ll wonder what the heck it means. Anyone who has spent any amount of time living with a cat knows they have some strange habits. While many of these can be strange, annoying, or even humorous,
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If you’re a cat owner like me, you’ve probably realized cats aren’t very quiet creatures. They “talk” all the time using sneaky non-verbal signals. Cat tail movements are some of the most powerful. Ever since I realized my cat’s tail was trying to tell me things, I started watching it carefully. It turns out each
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There are few things more frustrating than a dog who whines constantly.Whether they whine when you leave the room, whine at mealtime, whine for attention, or just whine all the time for no discernible reason, incessant puppy whining can test anyone’s patience. You want your dog to communicate with you. But holy smokes—do they ever
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It may seem cute or humorous at first, but then it might start to feel like your dog is ignoring you or being disrespectful. Rest assured, if your dog sleeps with his backside pointed directly at you, they are not trying to be rude.Dogs communicate in many different ways that we do not always understand.
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Your favorite song comes on the radio and suddenly your dog begins howling. You scratch your head and wonder why your dog howls when you play music. Trust me—I’ve been there! It’s hilarious one minute but confusing the next. You’re just trying to relax and listen to your music, but now your dog is “crooning”
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One of the most common questions our site receives is how to prevent scratching issues on furniture. Scratching is one of the most common behavioral issues that come with owning cats. While cats need to scratch to keep their claws sharp, stretch their muscles, and mark their territory, you might not want them to scratch
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Standing in the pet store, staring at row after row of colorful toys, can make you wonder: Why do cats ignore toys even when you’re trying really hard to choose just the right one? You get it home and shake it near them. You make silly noises to get them interested… and your cat looks
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Maybe it feels impossible to teach your dog to relax inside your house. Your dog zooms through your living room. They bark wildly every time the doorbell rings. They pace all over the house, unable to settle down. It can be hard to know how to teach calm behavior indoors (dogs), but there’s no denying
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