Like tourists who assume everyone speaks English, or should, it is second nature for us to think that the world looks pretty much the same to all creatures, including our dogs. We rarely give much thought to the optical processes that turn light into vision. We assume that our visual version of reality is the visual reality for other creatures. Even those of us who wear glasses fall into this way ...More on House Dogs
Do you arrive at work looking like you you just rolled with your dog? Do your dinner guests politely pick dog hair from their food before eating it? Nothing says "I have a dog" more than dog hair clinging to your clothing, dog hair wafting through the air in your home or dog hair in your food. Frequent vacuuming is one of the best ways to cut down on dog hair buildup, but if you don't always hav...More on House Dogs
Before you get your own new canine friend, there are some things that you should know, just general facts that can boost your dog knowledge and make you a better pet owner. The more you know about the nature of dogs, the better chance you will have a happy relationship with your new dog. Dogs were at one time predators in the wild. Dogs still have some of this in their nature. No matter how much ...More on House Dogs
Is certainly a lot more pleasant to have an obedient and trained dog. Just like having well-behaved children, a well-trained dog makes for a happier household. Not only that, but trained dogs are happier dogs. They are less likely to get into fights with other dogs and will tend to socialize better with dogs that they meet in public. It is particularly important to have a well-trained dog if you ...More on House Dogs
A basic knowledge of canine body language can protect you and your children around strange or threatening dogs. If you understand how the animal will interpret your body movements and facial expressions, you will know how to act in a nonthreatening way and avoid a possible aggressive attack. Here are a few rules to follow: *Never approach an unknown dog without first asking its owner if it is oka...More on House Dogs
The canine nose has 20 times as many primary receptor cells as the human nose. How all of this works to detect odors is one of the great scientific wonders. Studies on a number of species have found that different regions of the mucous lining within the nose have different chemical properties, more readily absorbing chemicals of one particular molecular shape or another or preferentially absorbing...More on House Dogs
As a dog owner, it is up to you to notice any changes in your dog's appearance or behavior that may indicate that your dog is sick. Your dog cannot tell you when he is not feeling well. It is up to you to decide when a visit to the vet is warranted. In most instances, the vet will carry out a complete basic physical examination. During this examination, the vet will more than likely ask you a lot...More on House Dogs
There are various types of dog coats. Some are short, some are long, some are coarse or wiry, and others are silky. Some dogs shed heavily all year long and some dogs shed seasonally with a moderate amount of shedding. The amount of shedding will determine the amount of hair you will have around the house, the amount of cleaning you will have to do and the amount of brushing that both the dog and...More on House Dogs
Several thousand years ago dogs were initially domesticated for their functional value. Dogs were used as hunting helpers, guard dogs for property and stock, and even as body warmers in cold climates. These basic functions are no longer required by most moden families and the dog's capacity to fit within the family group for the mutual benefit of all its members is stifled and can become frustrati...More on House Dogs
Scientists believe that the dog was the first species to be domesticated by humans. Dogs descended from wolves. Thousands of years ago, dogs gave up their wild ways to live among people. In exchange for food, shelter, and nurturing, the dog became a working partner, a hunter, a guardian, a herder, and a companion of man. Dogs pulled sleds and carts, accompanied herds and flocks, sounded alerts for...More on House Dogs
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