Understanding Dogs’ Fear of Thunderstorms: Why Does it Happen? The phenomenon of dogs hating thunderstorms has intrigued many, with experts still uncovering the full spectrum of reasons behind this fear. According to Trista Miller (a CPDT-certified trainer), a dog’s acute sensitivity to sound plays a pivotal role in their apprehension of thunderstorms. She explains: “Dogs […]
Our dog’s sleeping positions tell us a lot about how they are feeling and gives us an insight into their personality type. From the vetkoek, to the spatchcock, we can guarantee you know a dog that fits one or more of the descriptions. The Sprawler This sleeping position tells you that your mutt feels safe, […]
Some dogs love baths, while others look they are being dragged to a horrible end. Have you ever wondered why your dogs gets the zoomies after a bath, whether they love it or not? Zoomies don’t only occur after a bath, they often occur for no apparent reason, but whatever the cause the comical way […]
Even if your pampered pooch sleeps in your bed with you, they should still have their own, or multiple beds that are solely theirs. If you work from home, having a bed in multiple rooms means not having to move one around wherever you go. For those who are particularly lifestyle and décor conscious, beds […]
What is Spot thinking? He knows Jack next door?! While this frightening display seems like aggression, much of the time this behaviour is rooted in fear, overexcitement, stress, anxiety or frustration. Some experts describe this behaviour as “barrier frustration”, “barrier reactivity” or “barrier aggression”. Yes it’s the dog fight that’s really hard to avoid: dogs […]