Psychology

Adopting new dog whether a puppy or an adult can be a rewarding experience but a change in home environment can be a really stressful ordeal for them. Many exhibit fear, anxiety and at time aggression especially if there are other pets in the home.  It is therefore important to make the transition as smooth…

Separation anxiety refers to distressful behavior in dogs due to separation from their owners, dogs are social animals therefore are not well conditioned to live solitary lives or being left alone for long periods of time. There is no clear explanation as to why certain dogs exhibit this behavior but majority usually have the following…

Licking comes as a natural instinct in dogs, it’s a habit that is cultivated from the time they are puppies and sometimes it continues into adulthood. During birth, the mother usually licks her puppies to stimulate breathing, she also does so when cleaning herself and the puppies as well stimulate defecation. Excessive or too much…

Fear and phobias are common in dogs that have had previous bad experiences, poor socialization and, in other cases some are genetically predisposed. Most of these phobias start early on when they are puppies and perpetuate all thorough adulthood unless they are desensitized or eliminated with the help of a dog trainer or veterinary behaviorist.…

Dogs are naturally intuitive and intelligent creatures, they have a higher hearing capacity compared to humans. Five common things they are able to detect include: Bad weather Dogs are known to detect or hear thunderstorms before they start. Research shows they are able to sense a drop in barometric pressure as well as changes in…