Dog Science, Dog Training

Punishment vs Reward – Which Dog Training Method Works Best?

To evaluate the effects of aversive (punishment) and reward-based training methods on companion dog welfare, a study has shown that dogs with no previous training were more affected by the avoidance based cues of rewarding methods and had greater distress…

Dog Training

Is My Dog Bored? (3 Simple Tests Every Dog Owner Should Try)

It's a troubling thought, if you've ever wondered - is my dog bored? Is my dog getting enough out of the life I provide for them? Is my dog bored of me? A terrifying thought for our ego to cope…

Dog Training

[Answered] Why Do Dogs Chew Their Own Feet & Legs?

Why do dogs chew their own feet? If you've ever witnessed your own dog cause themselves significant stress or physical harm as a result of self-inflicted actions, you'll know that our canine friends can sometimes be the cause of concern and worry when they develop a behaviour pattern that is self-destructive.

Dog Health

Can Dogs Have Tourette’s Syndrome?

Readers of the K9 Magazine Dogosaurus may well be benefiting from being able to label the odd behaviours that our dogs present. We like to apply names to the often funny and sometimes strange behaviours our dog's exhibit. It certainly…

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Why Does A Dog Attack Unprovoked? The Psychology Of Dog Attacks

Each year, thousands of people around the world ask; why does a dog attack unprovoked? Even more terrifying, the number of people who want to know why my dog attacked me for no reason, suggests people are not only worried…

Dog Training

Why Does My Dog Ignore Me?

As a dog owner it can be seriously frustrating when your dog doesn't listen. You find yourself calling your dog to no avail, training your dog produces sketchy results depending on the level of distraction. Training classes come and go…

Dog Training

Why Do Dogs Bark? 10 Dog Barks Translated

Have you ever wondered what your dog is trying to tell you when they bark? Have you ever wondered why dogs bark at all? This guide translates dog language so you can have better conversations with your dog.

Dog Science

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Lips? The Answer Is Surprising

Ever wondered why dogs lick their lips? The scientific answer explains that dogs lick their lips as a way of communicating stress. How scientists learned this lip licking info is fascinating.

Dog Training

Why is My Dog Humping Everything & How Do I Stop It?

Why is my dog humping absolutely everything, everyone, every other dog, every soft toy? Dog humping is both hilarious and embarrassing. Let's find out why they do it and how we can stop it. [Updated April 2020]

Dog Science

The Scientific Reason Why You Should Smile at Your Dog Every Day

When you smile at your dog you set off a chain reaction in their body fuelled by the so-called 'love hormone' oxytocin. A new study has found that smiling directly at your dog makes the dog feel warm and fuzzy,…