It doesn’t take much to read a dog’s mind, just look at his body language! A dog will growl bark and even snarl to let you or another animal know how he is feeling about something. In addition to these vocal communication tools, you can also read a dog’s mind by knowing what it means when his tail wags or when his teeth are showing an aggressive manner.
One very popular way a dog communicates with the outside world is by marking his territory. This is called scent marking. This is quite obvious when a dog owner moves into a new house and notices that his house trained pet is urinating in different areas of the inside. Although your dog knows to go to the bathroom outside, he uses scent marking as a communication tool to let others know, as well as to remind himself, that this is his new ?territory?. When a dog uses scent marking, he is also helping himself feel more comfortable and confident about where he is located.
Dogs rely on their powerful senses in order to communicate and pick up information from their surroundings. When most people think about a dog’s strongest sense, the first thing that comes to mind is their sense of smell. However, hearing is another powerful tool that a dog uses to gather information.
Some dogs have a much stronger sense of hearing than others. In fact, their sense of hearing can be so strong that noises can actually hurt their ears. For example, my adult Chihuahua literally darts to the other side of the room every time I turn on the stereo or television. At first I thought that he was just startled easily but after doing a bit of research and talking to my veterinarian, I realized that he just had a very sensitive hearing ability and could not handle loud noises well. He was also terrified of thunder because of how loud it was to him.
When giving your dog a bath, do you want to have a pleasant experience or do you want to get frustrated like most dog owners do when they do not adequately prepare? Obviously the first choice is preferred so below are a few simple tips when giving your dog a bath.
1. Preparation is key and the last thing you want to experience is your dog jumping out of a tub full of water and ruining your carpet all because you had to leave the bathroom to get something you needed. In order to prevent this from happening you must place everything that you will need inside the bathroom or your preferred dog wash area before starting your dog’s bath.
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