To communicate with each other, dogs use body language and guttural sounds, such as barks and growls. When they first meet, dogs use their body language to assess where each ranks in the pack order. Signs of dominance and confidence are a stiff body, head and ears up, hackles up and tail up. Signs of […]

Dogs are basically descended from current day wolves. While domestication has dampened or taken out quite a few attributes, some key normal instincts even now continue to be. Like wolves, dogs are pack animals. What does this imply? Well, you will find several traits that derive from being a pack animal. The important ones when […]

We’ve all seen them. Those carefree dog food commercials that feature adorable, furry puppy’s jumping on the laps of children, licking their faces and, for the most part, being on their best behavior. Unable to resist the allure of this loveable scene played out on television, many children ask their parents for a dog of […]

Dog training is the way to go if you want to get the best out of your dog. You can build a lifelong bond between you and your dog through obedience training. A trained dog is more effective and enjoyable as a friend companion and playmate. Though a dog can be trained for different purposes […]

When a puppy comes into your life you are given not only a lifelong comfort, but also a lifelong responsibility. Dogs are pack animals descended from wolves and like wolves they need to have a definite pack hierarchy so that they can feel safe and secure in their role in society. This means that they […]