Tricks & Training

Dog Communication 101 – How do dogs communicate with humans… and with each other? Wondering how to make sense of dog body language? Dog language can be explained by their tail wags, ear motions, shoulder movements, and eyes. See how to communicate with dogs and make sense of what they’re trying to tell you. Stop asking what is my dog saying? Find out here… dog behavior explained!

Katz On Dogs: See Why I Think It’s One Of The Best Dog Training Books + My Favorite Dog Training Tips From The Book

Katz on Dogs is one of the best dog training books. It addresses all of the questions a new dog owner would have - whether it's your 1st dog or your 5th!

Dog Language: How Many Words Does Your Dog Know? Here’s A List Of The 80+ Phrases My Dog Understands

Canine intelligence & dog language: The words and commands from human language that a dog knows. Here are the phrases my dog understands and what they mean.

Dog Sleep 101: Dreaming, Snoring & Sleeping Dog Patterns Explained

Just like humans, dogs do dream. They have REM sleep as well as slow wave sleep. A dog behaves differently during those 2 phases of dog sleep. The most active dog dreams -- and dog snoring -- typically occur during REM sleep.

Interesting Dog & People Similarities

It's amazing how many dog & people similarities really do exist. That's right, for many of the things that we do as humans, there's an equivalent behavior in the dog world. Here are lots of interesting similarities between dogs and people.

Secrets To Understanding What A Wagging Dog Tail Means

This video shows 3 wagging dog tail behaviors that your dog may display. Once you recognize these 3 tail wagging behaviors, start paying attention to whether your dog wags his tail to the right or the left. Each way means something different.

How Dogs Communicate – Learn To Read Your Dog’s Body Language

Dogs communicate with people in their very own way. Learning what your dog is trying to say is not a science. You simply have to pay attention to your dog's very subtle signs and cues. Here are a few dog signs to watch for if you want to learn to speak dog.

Some Dogs Dream While Asleep… Others Sleepwalk!

Does your dog look like he's chasing something in his sleep? Funny isn't it? Be careful, it could be something far more serious. Here's what you need to know about dogs when they're dreaming... or sleep walking!

Got Birds In The Dryer Vent? Your Dog Could Probably Tell You…

How do you know Spring has arrived?... Your dog takes an unusual interest in the clothes dryer. At least that's how it works in OUR home. Each spring, the birds build their nests inside our dryer vent... and our dog just won't stand for that!

Can Your Dog Spell Words?… I Think Mine Can

My husband and I have resorted to SPELLING various words around our dog in order to talk about certain things in his presence, without him knowing it. The idea: If we spell it, he won't hear that magic word that gets him all riled up in anticipation of whatever it is. Wrong!...