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Why Do Dogs Walk In Circles Before They Die?

In Positive Dog Training

As pet owners, our bonds with dogs run deep. They are not just pets; they are family members, companions, and sources of joy. A behavior that can be particularly distressing is when a dog begins to walk in circles as they near the end of their life. This phenomenon raises questions and evokes strong emotions.…
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Do Dogs Know When They Are Dying?

In Positive Dog Training

Dogs approaching the end of life exhibit a range of physical and behavioral changes that owners and clinicians observe; interpreting those changes requires careful attention to behavior, physiology, and veterinary assessment. Canine Perception of Death Researchers debate whether nonhuman animals possess a concept of death analogous to humans, and current comparative cognition work focuses on…
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