Understanding dog behaviour
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![Can Dogs Predict Earthquakes? The Answer](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/8/5/can_dogs_predict_earthquakes_the_answer_12582_300_150.jpg)
There is a legend that animals can predict earthquakes. This may seem surprising if it hadn't been recorded repeatedly that they are able to observe extraordinary things. It is said that dogs see ghosts and can even detect pregnancy, so why shouldn't they predict an earthquake if every time one occurs...
![Why Dogs Sniff Your Crotch](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/6/6/why_dogs_sniff_your_crotch_9661_300_150.jpg)
That uneasy feeling when your dog, the pet of a friend or any nice dog you meet on the street and then, automatically and unceremoniously, the animal sticks their nose into your private area and begins to sniff with great enthusiasm. It is certainly an uncomfortable situation for the vast majority of us!...
![10 Signs that My Dog Loves Me](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/2/7/10_signs_that_my_dog_loves_me_9729_300_150.jpg)
It is crystal clear that we love our dogs dearly, that we love spending time with our dog and we know that, whenever we need them, we can count on their company. However, understanding the language of your dog and interpreting its displays of affection is not always easy, especially if you do not know how...
![What Does It Mean when My Dog Humps Me](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/5/9/what_does_it_mean_when_my_dog_humps_me_9950_300_150.jpg)
Does your dog try to hump you or your leg? Although we always associate it with dark sexual impulses, this gesture can mean many things and, in fact, if the animal rubs against you, it is more likely to be for another reason. The sexual aspect of the act is exclusively present when there is another dog...
![How to Know If Your Dog Is Happy: 7 Signs](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/9/1/how_to_know_if_your_dog_is_happy_7_signs_9191_300_150.jpg)
You love your pet, so it is logical to worry about their well-being and to want to give them only the best. And although dogs are animals who constantly live in our presence and don't feel the same concerns as us, it is true that they also may suffer from anxiety, stress and even depression, so it is...
![Why Doesn't my Dog Wag its Tail anymore](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/7/9/why_doesn_t_my_dog_wag_its_tail_anymore_10970_300_150.jpg)
Whether it’s the huge Great Dane or the small Beagle, as soon as your furry friend wags its tail your mood will instantly light up. This simple action of fun, energy and playfulness is what every dog owner wants to see in his/her pet. A drooping tail signifies that the dog is either sad or going through...
![Why do Dogs Sniff Urine?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/8/7/why_do_dogs_sniff_urine_9789_300_150.jpg)
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When you've walked your dog, you've no doubt noticed how they sniff other dogs' urine. Sometimes they even smell their own urine. Why do they do this? These animals sense of smell is their most developed sense. It is a clear indicator of dogs that have previously passed by a place and wanted to mark their...
![Why Do Dogs Sniff Each Other](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/2/7/why_do_dogs_sniff_each_other_9725_300_150.jpg)
You'd have to be blind not to notice this! Every time we take our dog out for a walk and we run into another dog, the ritual begins: a fearful approach, tail wagging or alertness and, then, the respective backside sniffing. For the less knowledgeable, this verges on the perverse and peculiar; however,...
![How to Know if Your Dog is Sad](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/3/2/how_to_know_if_your_dog_is_sad_9236_300_150.jpg)
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Dogs are animals that love to play, run and they've got a cheerful attitude. Dogs make us happy every day with their cheerful nature and it is not common to see them sad or depressed. However, dogs are intelligent animals that can sense when we're sad, happy or angry and in the same way, we should also...
![How to understand what your dog is saying](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/9/7/how_to_understand_what_your_dog_is_saying_4797_300_150.jpg)
Have you ever thought about why dogs make such good pets? One of the most compelling reasons is how easy it is for us to communicate with them. Communicating with your dog is important, but for this to happen, you first need to understand their body language. Dogs express basic feelings such as fear, submission,...
![How to Make a Dog Drink Water when Sick](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/3/5/how_to_make_a_dog_drink_water_when_sick_1534_300_150.jpg)
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Water is fundamental for all living beings; hydration is essential for processes such as digestion, kidney function and the production of saliva, as well as to maintain the activity of the brain. Dogs drink water on their own, and you must make sure your pet always has a bowl with fresh, clean water at hand....