Tag: patience empathy
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Why Does My Dog Sleep Under My Bed?
Finding your dog curled up under your bed is a common sight for many dog owners. This behavior, while puzzling at first glance, often reflects a blend of instincts, comfort, and emotional well-being. Instinctual Behavior Dogs are natural den animals. In the wild, they seek out small, enclosed spaces to rest and sleep, which offer…
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What Does It Mean To Vet Someone?
Vetting someone in the context of dog ownership involves a careful evaluation of both the potential owner and the source from which a dog is obtained. This process is vital for ensuring that both the human and canine can thrive together in a nurturing environment. Vetting Potential Dog Owners Assessing a potential dog owner is…
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Why Do Dogs Roll In Dead Animals?
Dogs often confound us with their behaviors, particularly the curious habit of rolling in dead animals. This instinctual action can be traced back to their ancestors, the wolves, whose survival depended on a set of behaviors that many of our pets still exhibit today. Instincts Rooted in Ancestry The instinct to roll in strong-smelling substances,…
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Why Are Dogs Scared Of Thunder?
Many dogs react strongly during thunderstorms because the sensory experience of a storm can overwhelm their perception and trigger intense fear responses. Understanding the sensory, biological, and learned factors behind that fear helps owners and professionals reduce distress. How Dogs Perceive Thunder Dogs have a much broader upper hearing range than humans, hearing frequencies up…
