Posts

Showing posts from April, 2023

Can dogs feel the same emotions as a human?

Today's world opened up a whole new category of how dogs feel and react. There are so many things dogs are capable of doing, not everyone knew about. Dogs always had jobs and purpose. Today we are starting to see a dogs real emotion. Can a dog be angry? Yes, or course. You might notice if you take a dog favorite toy away the dog might give you a side eye. That side eye is expressing why are you taking my toy away I was enjoying the moment. Dogs have toys that bring comfort. Golden retrievers love to carry their toys around with them not just because they enjoy playing, but because the natural instinct of a golden retriever is to retrieve. If you ever closely watch a dog retrieve a ball or a toy. The dog is not only excited to play, but to please the owner. Dogs like for you to be proud of them. The praise you can give a dog when they bring the ball back or a toy.  What emotion are we experiencing while playing catch? Joy. Lets thinking about childhood for a minute when you know the...

Dogs and vehicle travel is not always easy for a dog

 It's sounds like fun taking your dog on an adventure in the car. The dog easily jumps in the car eager to see where their owner is taking them. This is not always true, not all dogs like the car or the travel. Anything could trigger a dog behavior for not liking the car. Past Traumas, Travel sickness, not feeling secure. If we think of a dogs first trip in the car it is usual being taken from the only home they know and you also could be taking a dog away from the dogs parents. It is a very emotional time in a dogs life to adjust to all these new things. Dogs also know that sometimes they go to the vets and that can cause nervousness. When we get into a car we know where we are going so we are not worried about the unknown. A dog has no idea where they are going. Now the question is how do we solve this problem of a dog afraid of the car. Objects and smells can easily train a dog to it's destination. You want to make travel a pleasant time and an understanding that the car is ...

Should dogs be Indoor or outdoor dogs?

The conversation about dogs being outdoors or indoors has been quite the topic. Some believe dogs should never be left outside and some believe dogs need to stay inside. Let’s research a few dogs to see the answer. Not all dogs can adapt to indoor life. The Canarian Warren Hound needs an outdoor life. This breed of dog is very sensitive and restless. Making this type of breed unable to adapt to quiet life indoors. The Canarian Warren Hound would not be a good house dog.  Dogs are not all the same. They have very unique characteristics. The Cirneco Dell'etna the dog is very gentle, but is a hunter and a runner. Making this breed a dog that would not be a good house dog. Primitive dogs which is these breeds still remain close to their ancestor the wolf. What if I trained these breeds to be a house dog? These particular dog breed would not do well indoors and have an owner that had sedentary lifestyle. These breeds would always have that natural instinct to be outdoors. The dogs needs...