Dog behavior

If you’ve ever watched your dog paw, scratch, or “dig” at the bed, blanket, or couch before finally settling down, you might wonder why they do it — especially when the bed is already soft...

If you’ve ever noticed your dog trailing behind you from the kitchen to the bedroom, then to the bathroom, and even back again — you’re not alone. Many dog owners joke that they have a...

If your dog barks, growls, or backs away the moment they notice a trash bag, you’re not alone. Many dogs react strongly to garbage bags—at home, on the sidewalk, or when you take the trash...

Many dog owners are surprised or even alarmed when they notice their dog deliberately eating dirt from the yard. While this behavior can look strange, it is actually more common than most people think. In...

Many dog owners are shocked the first time they see their dog chewing on a rock, swallowing dirt, or obsessively eating grass during a walk. These behaviors look strange, unhealthy, and sometimes dangerous. Yet for...

Many dog owners notice a strange habit after mealtime: instead of walking away or resting, their dog starts licking the floor intensely. This behavior can look harmless, confusing, or even concerning. Some dogs do it...

Many dog owners notice that their pets spend a large part of the day sleeping and start to wonder whether this behavior is normal or a sign of a health problem. Dogs can sleep anywhere...

Many dog owners are surprised when their pet suddenly refuses to eat after being given a brand-new food bowl. The food is the same, the place is the same, but the dog sniffs the bowl,...

Many dog owners notice a strange but surprisingly common behavior: their dog takes food from the bowl and carries it to the carpet, rug, or another soft surface before eating. At first glance, this habit...

Noticing that your dog’s eyes look red can be alarming, especially when everything else seems fine. Your dog is eating normally, playing, sleeping well, and showing no obvious signs of pain or discomfort. Red eyes...

Dogs are commonly known for barking. It is one of their most recognizable behaviors and a primary way they communicate with the world. Because of this, many owners become concerned when their dog rarely barks...

Seeing your dog suddenly grab and chew rocks during walks can be alarming. Many owners worry about health risks, strange instincts, or whether something is seriously wrong. While rock eating looks dangerous and irrational, it...

Dogs may not speak our language, but they communicate constantly through their daily habits. From how they wake up in the morning to where they choose to sleep at night, every routine behavior reveals something...

If your dog seems perfectly normal during the day but suddenly becomes obsessed with biting, chewing, or chasing their tail at night, you’re not alone. Many dog owners report this exact behavior, and it can...

Dogs begging for food is one of the most common behavior challenges for pet owners. Whether your dog stares at you intensely during dinner, paws your leg, whines every time you enter the kitchen, or...

If you keep finding dog toys stuffed inside your shoes, you are not alone. Thousands of dog owners report the same mysterious habit, and while it can seem funny, confusing or even annoying when you...

If your dog suddenly starts digging, pawing or “nesting” on the couch, you’re not alone. This behavior may look funny at first — but it can also be confusing and sometimes destructive. Dogs dig furniture...

Many dog owners notice a funny — and sometimes puzzling — behavior: their dog sits by the bathroom door, guards it, follows them inside or waits right outside like a personal security agent. While it...