Which Emotions Do Dogs Actually Experience?

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Tweet Most people can read emotions in their dog quite easily. For example, you come home and your dog dances around wagging her tail, and you think to yourself, “Lady is happy to see me,” or “Lady really loves me.” Or perhaps you’re out on a walk and, at the approach of another canine, your [...]

Dealing With Dog Bites

Tweet Dealing With Dog Bites (via Clean Me) Dealing With a Dog Bite T Bennerotte Most Dogs are well behaved and are not vicious, but people still need to know how to interact with dogs to stay safe around them and aren’t injured by a Dog Bite. Most bites are not the result of vicious and [...]

What to do when the dog bites

Tweet The neighbor’s dog was a bit too hungry and chomped a little of your arm? The cute dog in the park didn’t like you leaning in for a pet on the head? Studies and reports indicate that every year, nationwide, dogs attack and injure almost 5 million people. Statistics I have seen indicate that [...]

Dog Parks – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Tweet The approach of spring means more time outside for both people and their dogs. On any warm weekend the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff communities are teeming with dogs and owners, many looking for opportunities to socialize. Dog parks offer both a chance to interact, enjoy the outdoors, and take a break from the [...]

6 of the Strangest Dog Behaviors I’ve Ever Heard Of

Tweet Dogs do the darnedest things! Some “weird” dog behaviors are actually very common — it’s just that we find them weird. However, it’s important to note that quite a few behavioral oddities are caused by underlying anxiety, which you should address. And that’s not all. It’s even possible that a strange behavior may have [...]