Dog behavior

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Stuffed Toys?

Many dogs have one plush toy they lick, suck and carry to bed. Most of the time it is a calming habit,…

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Some dogs finish dinner and immediately throw themselves on the rug, rubbing their face and wriggling on their back. It is usually…

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Cats are famous for kneading, but many dogs do it too, pressing their paws into a soft blanket or a favorite toy.…

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About one in six dogs eats poop often, according to a large UC Davis survey. It is disgusting to us but normal…

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You come home, your dog wiggles with joy, and a puddle appears on the floor. Excitement peeing is common in puppies and…

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Some dogs greet their favorite people by pulling back their lips and flashing their front teeth. It can look alarming, but it…

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Most dogs walk away from their poop, but a few turn around and push dirt or grass over it with their snout.…

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Scratch the right spot on your dog's belly or side and a back leg starts thumping. That kick is a reflex controlled…

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Some dogs lie down and neatly cross one front paw over the other, like a person crossing their legs. It is usually…

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Your dog turns around two or three times, scratches at the bed, and only then flops down. A simple experiment showed that…

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Your dog settles in next to you, then plants its paws or legs against you and pushes. Most of the time it…

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Say "walk" or "treat" and your dog cocks its head to one side. Scientists have studied the head tilt, and the findings…

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