Dog Behavior

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Swedish farmdog lying on the floor
Whale eyes in dogs: Vet's guide to signs and causes

By Elizabeth Racine, DVM Last updated

Vet's guide Everything you need to know about whale eyes in dogs, including what the behavior means and what to do if you spot it.

Vet's guide
Dog sitting in the grass
Why do dogs pant?

By Alexis De Leaver Published

Vet's Guide Why do dogs pant is something you may have wanted to know. We did too, so we spoke to a vet and found out.

Vet's Guide
Small dog barks/howls in a field
Is your dog play barking? Here’s why, according to an expert

By Caroline Wilkinson Published

Behaviorist's guide Want the lowdown on dog play barking? We explain why your pooch gets so noisy during play.

Behaviorist's guide
Golden Labrador Retriever puppy biting on owner's hand in a field
Why is my dog play biting me? An expert reveals the reason and how to stop this

By Caroline Wilkinson Published

Behaviorist's guide Wondering, ‘Why is my dog play biting’? We’ve got you covered in this comprehensive guide!

Behaviorist's guide
Dog rolling on his back lying on floor in living room next to dog toy.
Why do dogs roll on their toys?

By Ian Stokes Last updated

Advice We asked an expert vet to explain why dogs roll on their toys, and what pet owners can do to stop this behavior?

Advice
Cute corgi asleep in bed with cucumber slices on eyes
Trainer reveals how rest and sleep directly impact your dog’s behavior (and how you can improve their sleep quality!)

By Adam England Published

Trainer's tips Dogs need more sleep than us, and if they don’t get it there might be some knock-on effects.

Trainer's tips
Small kitten on top of a dog's head
Should I let my dog play with my cat? How to tell if they’re fighting or just playing

By Jan Barley Published

Behaviorist's guide A behaviorist answers the common question: 'Should I let my dog play with my cat?'

Behaviorist's guide
German shepherd puppy lying next to a ball toy
My dog doesn't like toys: what's going on and how to fix it

By Alyssa Mercante Last updated

Vet's guide Wondering why your dog doesn’t like toys? Here are four reasons why and how to get them interested again.

Vet's guide
dog spinning in circles
Why is my dog spinning in circles? A vet explains

By Dr. Diana Hasler BVM&S MRCVS Last updated

Vet's guide Vet reveals the reason behind your dog spinning in circles – and the answer really took us by surprise!

Vet's guide
Woman playing with her dog in the park
Trainer reveals one thing that can make your dog's behavior worse (and this one completely surprised us!)

By Adam England Published

Trainer's tips Fetch is great, but you can have too much of a good thing.

Trainer's tips
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