Category: Positive Dog Training
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Why Does My Dog Bite Me?
Dogs bite for many reasons rooted in communication, health, and context; understanding the underlying cause helps owners reduce risk and respond safely. Common Reasons Dogs Bite There are five main categories that account for most biting incidents: fear/defense, pain or illness, resource guarding and territoriality, play-related arousal and overstimulation, and redirected aggression[1]. Typical bite categories,…
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Why Do Dogs Dig?
Dogs dig for many reasons rooted in biology, environment, and individual experience. Instinctual and ancestral drives Digging traces back to wild canid behaviors such as denning, burrowing, and nest-building that supported survival and rearing of young. For example, wolf and fox dens can extend up to 6 feet (1.8 m) in length or more in…
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Why Does My Dog Eat My Underwear?
Dogs sometimes pick up and eat items of clothing, including underwear, for a variety of sensory, developmental, behavioral, emotional, and medical reasons. Understanding the range of possible causes helps owners choose prevention and treatment steps that fit the specific dog and situation. Key Reasons Dogs Eat Underwear — A concise map of the main explanations…
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Why Does My Dog Lick My Ears?
Ear-licking by a dog is a common interaction that can reflect social behavior, sensory interest, or an underlying health issue. Behavioral overview Dogs lick human ears in a range of common contexts, and interpreting the behavior depends on timing, intensity, and associated signals. Typical contexts include brief greeting licks when a dog approaches a person,…
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Why Is My Dog Scared Of Everything?
Dogs can display fear in many different contexts, and the outward signs often reflect a mix of biology, experience, and environment. Understanding the underlying mechanisms and practical steps to help a frightened dog can improve safety and long-term welfare. How canine fear works At a basic level, fear is a survival mechanism that activates sensory…
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How Do Dog Years Work?
“Dog years” is a shorthand used to relate a dog’s age to an approximate human equivalent so people can better understand changes across a pet’s life. The term is a simplification, not a precise biological measure. What “Dog Years” Mean Many owners and communicators use the simple ratio “7 dog years = 1 human year”…
