Howling is a normal behavior in dogs, and it’s one of the natural instincts leftover from their wolf ancestors. Howling in dogs is a form of communication just like barking and whining. Dogs howl to make contact with others, get attention, signal distress, and to announcetheir presence. T...
However, it’s possible that your dog has developed coprophagia due to a medical concern. Issues with the thyroid gland or the pancreas, in particular, are likely to make your dog hungrier than usual. This, in turn, will leave them likely to seek nourishment from unconventional sources such ...
You might wonder why your senior dog is barking randomly, especially if you can’tseeanything wrong with your old friend. Excessive barking (or howling or whining) is pretty common in older dogs. The first step toward resolving this issue is to figure out what caused it in the first place...
Often related to specific stressors (e.g., separation, loud noises) May occur without an identifiable trigger Whining, pacing, mild restlessness Shaking, rapid breathing, extreme distress Dog may calm down with reassurance May require more intervention to settle ...
A dog's whining sound seems to be increasing or persists beyond usual behaviors (for example, if your dog is usually quiet but suddenly starts whining excessively), it’s always wise to have a veterinarian check him out. The Groan and Sigh is a Dog Sounds of Letting Go ...
So that was a blessing for us all. She was whining and crawling around and she crawled all the way to the wee wee pad. She had to go relieve herself, and it was difficult for her to stand up. She let me hold her so she could go, since I can't take her out to walk her. Th...
Sleeping more than usual Appearing lethargic Curling up into a ball, or hunching over with head and tail tucked Having cold ears - especially round the edges Having a cold belly Seeking out shelter Whimpering, whining, or even barking Appearing restless Having dry skin, especially around the nose...
Lethargy Excessive drooling Becomes more "clingy" than usual Incessant scratching or licking a particular part of the bodyPossible Causes of Dog PainAs you can imagine, there are zillions of possible reasons that can cause pain to our dogs. Here are some of the most common causes: Arthritis...
Read more about Shy Dog Habit here38. Whining for AttentionDoes your dog whine? If you pet her, look at her, or do anything except ignore her, you teach her that whining works. To stop it, turn your back when she whines, fold your arms and look away, or leave the room. Pet and...
Refusing stubbornly to listen to commands that have already been mastered, Barking or whining at a person, Finding and sleeping on the highest perch he can find, Separation anxiety symptoms, Jumping into a human's lap uninvited, Growling or barking at other dogs, Growling or barking at people...