Why does my dog hate baths? No matter whether my dog sleeps on the sofa all day or spends all of his time running in my backyard, he always eventually gets very dirty. Baths are an essential part of every grooming regime – but that doesn’t mean all dogs will like them. There are lots …
Why do dogs dig in the couch? Digging is a natural canine behavior that can be caused by boredom, anxiety or just plain instincts. Digging is a problem when it becomes damaging or occurs in places you don’t want your dog to dig in, like the couch, the bed, or your well-manicured lawn. Today I’ll …
Should I let my dog watch me eat? Every day, in kitchens and at dining tables all over the world, dogs are staring at their human family as they eat. After all, if your food smells good to you, think how good it smells to your dog, whose nose is up to 10,000 times keener …
Why do dogs sneeze when play fighting? I often see my dogs sneeze when they’re play fighting with each other, or even just when they are very happy or excited. Ever wonder why they do that? Is play sneezing related to real sneezing? The short answer is it’s a little bit of both! In this …
Are Labradoodles high maintenance, or easy going? These Lab Poodle mixes need lots of social interaction, physical activity, and mental stimulation, and their coat needs daily grooming. I love these teddy bear dogs, but their needs can be high maintenance in the eyes of some people, and no big deal in the eyes of others. …
How long can Labradoodles be left alone? Generally no dog should be left on a regular basis for more than 4 hours maximum. But this time might be much shorter if you have a Labradoodle puppy, or a dog with separation anxiety. Puppies less than 6 months old shouldn’t be left more than two hours …
A Labradoodle chewing paws occasionally is nothing to worry about. All dogs chew or lick their paws sometimes. But what do you do when it gets out of hand? Obsessive or compulsive paw chewing can be a health problem. Today we’ll look at the reasons why Labradoodles chew their paws, including injury, parasites, allergies, dry …
Are Labradoodles protective or do they happily greet visitors and intruders just the same? A protective dog is reacting to a real or imagined threat. Some dog breeds were bred specifically to be guard dogs, and protectiveness is a natural behavior. Labradoodle temperament is friendly, and they have a confident and loyal personality. While Labradoodles …
Are Labradoodles crazy dogs? We take a closer look at the truth behind Labradoodle temperament, and the controversy surrounding this mixed breed. Are Labradoodles crazy? The different opinions The Labradoodle temperament Fulfilling Labradoodle needs The right home for a Labradoodle Labradoodles are very popular dogs. They combine the traits of the Labrador Retriever and Poodle …
We all heave a sigh of relief when puppies start sleeping through the night. It’s great to have the night waking stage behind us. So suddenly hearing a dog barking in the crate at night again can be a bit of a shock. We are going to look at the potential reasons your dog may …
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