What do calming treats do for dogs? Simply put, they ease stress and anxiety. Whether it’s the boom of fireworks, the stress of travel, or the pangs of separation anxiety, calming treats can offer your dog a sense of tranquility with safe, natural ingredients. This article delves into how these treats work, their ingredients, and
Category: Behavior
Why do dogs lick their butts?
Oh, the cute things dogs do! They jump, they wag, the get raging cases of the zoomies and melt your heart with those big, pleading eyes. But they also have a habit that is, well, less appealing: licking their hind ends. Like us, you may have always wondered what this tendency is all about, so
The Importance of Socializing Your Puppy or Kitten
Between the ages of 3-12 weeks in dogs, and 2-7 weeks in cats, young animals go through an important socialization period in which they learn to interact properly with other dogs or cats, interact with humans, and adapt to new environments and stimuli. This socialization window is commonly broken down into two parts, called primary
How to Handle Food Guarding
What is food guarding? When a dog becomes very defensive while eating food, chewing on a bone or toy, or eating a treat, we call it food guarding. It can also be called food aggression, resource aggression or resource guarding. While the exact cause of food guarding has not been determined, one theory suggests that