1- Weirdo Dog! my dog is a weirdo bro. pic.twitter.com/eFh9beco2p — big fat moose knuckle. (@ohmyitsbrittt) June 10, 2020 2. This beast eats like… what in the world kind of pig cat eats like this pic.twitter.com/q1LojIN6bY — Luke in Philadelphia (@tramL116) June 13, 2020 3. Why would you poop on the wall! The way my dog […]
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Pica is an appetite for non-food items, when a pet consumes substances that are not meant to be eaten (fabric, stones, plastic, polyethylene, soil, etc). ⠀ Eating inedible things may cause health problems. ⠀ It is a common misconception that dogs know what nutrients exactly they are lacking and that they only eat things that
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Usually, separation anxiety is diagnosed by 3 criteria: ⠀ 1️⃣ A dog is howling, whining and/or barking when left home alone. 2️⃣ Destructive behavior (destroying things). 3️⃣ Untidiness (leaving pee spots and poop piles while the human is away). To diagnose separation anxiety, there must be at least 2 criteria present. ⠀ What every dog
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Our dogs’ love is the most loyal and unconditional 💙 ⠀ However, unconditional love aside, we still need to “earn” our pet’s trust and form a strong bond between us and them 🤭. ⠀ If you have experienced this feeling of being trusted in any situation, when one glance is enough to understand everything, you’ll
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1. This picture just made me really wish I had relatives in a vet tech: 2. She always waits in patience like this: 3. He was an adorably supportive LGBTQ ally! 4. This “hug your dog” trend proved to be a little harder than usual: @therealjordangraceI tried the “hug your dog” thing and this is what happened lol ##bulldog♬
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Dogs have been always working with humans from the beginning of history. They worked in herding, protection, guarding, and therapy. They are the human’s best partner of all time. So, it looks like there is a totally different and new job up for dogs; delivery. Eros, the 8-year-old dog is the first delivery dog in
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In this very incredible moment that was caught on film, a loyal German Shepherd was taking care of his old owner on the road. The dog was pushing the OAP’s wheelchair actively to help him move along. The amazing clip was taken in the south-central Kazakhstani city of Taraz by Fidana Durusova who shared the
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Some people love the sound of the sea or some relaxing music. However, animal lovers don’t see anything more relaxing, adorable, and peaceful than watching sleeping dogs and cats. If you will be certain of one thing, it would be the love you have toward your pet. They bring happiness and joy to our lives
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So, you’ve always dreamt of bringing a loyal four-legged friend home, and the moment finally arrived – you got a dog and… your dream became your worst horror, ⠀ Your dog doesn’t behave as you expected, and requires you to make sacrifices you are not ready to make… ⠀ ▫️So, why is it that people
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How to prepare your dog for a flight? 🐶 ⠀ 1️⃣ Start well in advance. Remember that 2-3 weeks might not be enough. ⠀ 2️⃣ Get to know the rules of dog transportation by air. Keep in mind that different flight providers have different policies. When booking your ticket, make sure to inform the airline
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Have you ever wondered what kind of dreams our dogs see? Do they chase cats and squirrels in their sleep? ⠀ It is a proven fact that mammals, dogs included, have the same sleep cycle as people. So, they experience a deep sleep phase when the brain starts functioning slower, and then the phase of
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German Shepherd puppies are the cutest and the most adorable ever. So we all are motivated when we see any video about them. This video of a girl attacked by some adorable german shepherd puppies went viral and grabbed attention for a reason! Puppies in the video were very energetic and playful, they were chasing
Myth #1: Don’t let your dog walk in front of you. If your pet is walking ahead of you (and pulling the leash), he/she is dominating you. ⠀ Fact: Dogs can pull the leash for a variety of reasons: a wish to play, to explore, to communicate. ⠀ It can be learnt behavior that has
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What is enriched environment? Simply put, the term “enriched environment” means changes in the life of a person or animal that represent different kinds of additions and complications which are aimed at raising the level of wellbeing. ⠀ This means that enriched environment increases the level of physical and psychological health, and, hence, overall wellbeing.
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Let’s talk about socialization of a puppy: playing with commands! “Check” is one of the very first commands that you can teach your baby pup. ⠀ The “check” command is meant to tell the puppy to go and check a certain object that might be causing some fear or confusion. ⠀ To teach this command
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🐶The “wait” command is important in the life of every dog: it is one of the basic elements of your pet’s safety and your peace of mind. ⠀ How to teach your dog the “Wait” command? 10 rules to follow🔻 ⠀ 1️⃣ You should start the training process in a quiet, safe place, with the
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Dogs are attached to their humans, so, it is not the house, but the human that is a source of security for them. ⠀ So, if you ask some of your friends to stop by your place a few times a day to care for your pet while you’re away, and the rest of the
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Dogs, just like us, don’t always have a pure temperament type. Very often our pets have a mixed temperament: any combination of the 2 types our of 4 (choleric, sanguine, melancholic, phlegmatic). ⠀ Why should you keep in mind your dog’s temperament type during training? ⠀ It’s important to do that because if you happen
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Dogs, like humans, have 4 types of temperament: ⠀ ▪️Sanguine – strong, balanced, active. ⠀ The processes of energization and inhibition are well-developed, but it’s important to work with such a dog correctly, in order to avoid overstimulation. ⠀ Sanguine dogs are energetic, active, can boast quick reflexes, are always on the lookout for new
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10 reasons why playing is good for your dog 🔻 ⠀ 1️⃣ Games are irreplaceable during the period of the socialization of a puppy. A puppy that doesn’t play with other dogs might become fearful and/or aggressive towards them in adulthood. ⠀ 2️⃣ If you are doing everything correctly, then it is while playing that
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Why do dogs tilt their heads when we talk to them? ⠀ Chances are, almost every dog owner has noticed this behavior of their pet’s. ⠀ There is no clear answer as to why dogs do this, but canine behavior researchers have a few hypotheses👇 ⠀ What are the situations in which dogs tilt their
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🐶Your dog might not be feeling well. If you notice your pup has trouble concentrating, he/she is tired, apathetic or refuses to do things (sitting, lying down, etc), make sure that your pet is not experiencing any health problems. ⠀ 🐶Your dog can’t grasp the information. Maybe there are too many distracting factors around? Or
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7 rules of playing tug of war with your pup👇 ⠀ 🐶Monitor how your dog feels. ⠀ So many owners (and even specialists) refuse playing such games, thinking that they make their dogs more aggressive. This is not true. ⠀ Tug of war is an amazing game! But it’s important to make sure that your
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Does your puppy bark at different sounds? ⠀ Use this technique: With your puppy in the room, start knocking on the wall. Knock – and give him a treat, knock – treat, knock – treat. Knock louder – treat – knock louder – treat. ⠀ The task here is to build our puppy’s response: as
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When you think about this question, isn’t it kind of impossible to define how we ourselves understand if a certain person is good or bad? ⠀ How would you explain the love that dogs give to people that are considered “bad” people? ⠀ So why do dogs like some people, but dislike others? ⠀ The
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How to teach your dog to stay still when you open doors? ⬇️ ⠀ ▫️Teach them to remain in place upon hearing the “Stay” command. ⠀ Use a carpet/mat, which is also important from the safety point of view if the floor is slippery. ⠀ With a treat in your hand, lead your pup to
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One of the most important criteria in choosing a dog, including shelter dogs, is temperament and character. ⠀ Think about what you want your dog to be like in advance! ⠀ ▫️Evaluate the dog’s health and your capabilities. ⠀ Visit a vet in any case, because many illnesses are invisible to the naked eye, whereas
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Has your pet started to leave pee puddles at home? ⠀ ▫️Does he have trouble waiting until your arrival at home to go for a walk? ⠀ ▫️Does he urinate more often than usual? ⠀ ▫️Have pee puddles become very small or, on the contrary, too big? ⠀ ✔️Many dog owners are familiar with these
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Think ahead: what changes will occur in your pup’s life when the baby arrives? ⠀ If you’ll need to move things around or if the dog won’t be allowed to enter a certain room, implement these changes in advance (3 months before the baby comes or earlier). ⠀ Same with any changes in daily routine
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First things first: what is the best time to get a dog for a family with children? ⠀ 🐶It’s better to wait until a child turns 4-5 years old. ⠀ Younger children are impulsive and often unable to behave correctly around a dog. ⠀ In addition, raising a dog is comparable to raising a child.
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A clicker is a tiny device which makes a click when you press on it. ⠀ This clicks serves as a hint, marking the moment when a dog did something correctly and will receive a reward. ⠀ Of course, the very first thing to do is to explain to the dog that a click equals
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Heat stroke. ⠀ It can happen anywhere –the city or the countryside. And your ability to approach the situation correctly will not only help your pet feel better, but also can save their life. ⠀ Normal body temperature varies slightly for different breeds, but anything over 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) is already too much. ⠀
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Many dog owners are convinced that their dogs know when their human family members will come home from work. They will be sitting next to the door, window, or the fence and waiting. ⠀ But how can dogs tell when their owners will come home? ⠀ Studies show that 45%-52% of dog owners have noticed
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Upon finding themselves in the water, dogs will at least try to swim🌊. ⠀ But this in no way means that you should make them swim, especially if we’re talking about spending long time in the water. ⠀ Even if your dog can swim, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he/she enjoys it 100% and that
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What should you know about washing your dog correctly? ⠀ 💧If your dog is long-coated, make sure to brush him/her before washing. 💧Don’t forget about a rubber mat, so that you pet doesn’t slip and slide. 💧Wash your dog when they get dirty. Generally, it’s once or twice a month, with dog shampoo. In summer
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How to understand if your cat and your dog are friends? ⠀ Cats that are friends with dogs will demonstrate such behavior as playing with them, rubbing against their fur, trying to sit or sleep next to them, purring and generally looking calm and relaxed in the presence of a dog. ⠀ A dog that
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What are the things that influence the relationship between cats and dogs?🐶🐈 ⠀ There are many factors at play: genetics, socialization and previous experience, age at which the two animals met each other, the owner’s behavior and resource distribution. ⠀ An important factor is the experience that a puppy had with cats during the socialization
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One of the biggest misconceptions about dogs is that a wagging tail means happiness. ⠀ It can be a signal of happiness, but there are other things it symbolizes too: fear, insecurity and even a warning: stay away! ⠀ Always look at are the dog’s pose and movements, and the positioning of the wagging tail
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8 rules you should follow around someone else’s dogs that will keep you safe: ⠀ 1️⃣ Don’t approach dogs you don’t know and don’t try to pet them. Even if you really want to and the owner allowed you to. Many people are not aware of the dog psychology and body language, and might not
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How to stop your adult dog from chewing on things? ⠀ In order to train your dog not to chew on objects, first and foremost, it is very important to understand what the reason behind this behavior is. ⠀ If your dog keeps not only chewing inedible things, but also swallowing them, you should consult
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Have you ever noticed that your dog is great at following commands at home or with a dog trainer, but becomes completely uncontrollable during a walk outside? Many owners struggle with this problem. ⠀ Why don’t our dogs behave during a walk? ⠀ ✔️ Usually, when trying to pinpoint a root cause of this problem,
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Why do we enjoy talking to our dogs? ⠀ Firstly, let’s face it, your dog is nearly an ideal listener. ⠀ Your pup will never interrupt you, or wave his/her paw in a dismissive manner, saying: “That’s all cool, but you have to hear that thing that happened to ME the other day…”, springing all
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Puppies grow up, but the biting sometimes continues. The puppy is 6-12-36 months old, and you’re still suffering from constant bites. Why? ⠀ Once you subconsciously reinforced this behavior, and your puppy is still thinking “Biting my human is so fun!”. What exactly could you have done? ⠀ 🔸You might have rewarded your puppy with
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Digging is a natural behavior for dogs. ⠀ This is what their ancestors did. However, in our 21st century world, not all dog owners are happy about their pets’ digging abilities. ⠀ There are several reasons our dogs dig: ⠀ 1️⃣Hunter instinct. Maybe your pet sensed “prey” (in the face of a mouse or a
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Let’s talk all about dog toothbrushing! ⠀ ❓How to choose a toothbrush? ⠀ You should get your dog their very own personal one with soft bristles. Make sure that the shape will allow you to get to all the areas that are hard to reach. ⠀ The most important factor when choosing a toothbrush is
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What are puppy play styles? 1. “Catch me if you can!”: puppies chase each other and switch roles from time to time. ⠀ If both puppies like only chasing or running away, the game won’t be very effective. It’s important to monitor the way puppies are playing and make sure that both of them are
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One of the biggest fears that stops people from getting a dog is that they will have to get up at 5 am every day in order to walk their four-legged friend. But is that true? What time do you actually have to wake up? After centuries of living with humans, dogs learnt to adapt
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6-month-old Samoyed is trying to deal with the hiccups. She doesn’t know what to do. Check this out and smile!
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Wynter doesn’t want to play now, yet Lochie is insistent to play, attempting to get Wynter prepared enough with his strange squeaks to trick her to go outside for a more powerful playtime.
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The Golden Retriever, Uno, helps to bathe his favorite baby human in this amazing video.
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