Why Is My Dog Dragging His Butt On The Ground?
Seeing your dog drag their bottom across the floor can be surprising, uncomfortable, and sometimes a little embarrassing. This behavior, often called scooting, is actually your dog’s way of trying to relieve irritation, itching, or discomfort in the rear area. Scooting is common and usually signals that something needs attention. Understanding the cause helps you take the right next step for your dog’s comfort and health. What Scooting Usually Means Dogs scoot when the area a
7 Reasons Your Dog Is Peeing in the House and What to Do About It
Finding a puddle on the floor is frustrating for any pet parent. Even the most well trained dogs can have accidents from time to time, and in most cases, it is not about bad behavior. Dogs usually urinate indoors because something is off physically, emotionally, or environmentally. Understanding the reason behind the behavior is the first step toward fixing it. Below are seven common reasons dogs pee in the house, along with practical and compassionate ways to help. 1. Excite
5 Tips To Get Your Dog To Stop Barking
While inappropriate barking can make you want to pull your hair out at times, it’s important to remember that it’s a natural behavior for your pup. Barking is the way he communicates and of course he’s going to feel the need to alert you when an intruder is approaching (by “intruder” I really mean a friendly neighbor)! There are a few things you can do to get your dog to stop barking at inappropriate times. It’s important to note that these tips aren’t an overnight fix. Be pa
How to Help Your Shy Cat Deal with Visitors
Does your cat run and hide when the doorbell rings? Do your friends not believe that you actually have a cat? It’s not unusual for cats to pull a disappearing act when strangers visit. While some cats are naturally gregarious, others may be cautious with strangers, especially if they haven’t been introduced to many different people during a cat’s prime socialization period (between three to nine weeks of age.) Some cats are just naturally shy. And it’s not helping that visit
How To Stop Your Dog From Excited Peeing
You’ll be happy to know that dogs usually grow out of this phase. It’s actually quite common for puppies under one-year-old to pee when they are excited because they don’t have full control over their bladders yet. My little Gigi just turned one and I do notice a huge difference. While this issue will usually resolve itself when your pooch get’s a little older, there are a few things you can do in the meantime to help stop excited peeing. Keep Greetings Low-Key (I Mean, Real
