About Dogs

Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers?

Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers?
By Dr. Carly I.O'Malley December 28, 2020 Dogs are such an important part of our lives and so in tuned with humans that we may sometimes forget th...

How Fast Do Dogs Run?

How Fast Do Dogs Run?
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley August 12, 2020 One of the many reasons that dogs make great pets is because they make excellent exercise partners. Plent...

Why Are Dog Noses Wet?

Why Are Dog Noses Wet
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley July 12, 2020 If you are a dog owner, chances are you have heard that a wet nose on a dog is a sign of a healthy dog. You...

Are Dogs Wolves?

Are Dogs Wolves?
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley June 30, 2020 Domestic dogs can strongly resemble wolves in many ways including how they look and the way they behave. Do...

Why Are Dalmatians Fire Dogs?

Why Are Dalmatians Fire Dogs
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley June 22, 2020 Dalmatians are iconic dogs that may be associated with specific memories for some people. Many of us are f...

Why Does My Dog Stare At Me?

Why Does My Dog Stare At Me?
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley June 13, 2020 Dogs and humans have a close bond that started approximately 20,000-40,000 years ago (Botigué et al., 2017)...

Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?

Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley June 06, 2020 There are few behaviors cuter than when a dog tilts their head while they are listening to you. The interne...

Why Do Dogs Chase Their Tails?

Why Do Dogs Chase Their Tails?
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley May 22, 2020 One of the reasons we love dogs so much is because of how silly and playful they can be. Watching a dog play...

How Long Do Dogs Live?

How Long Do Dogs Live?
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley May 06, 2020 As we progress through life, our dogs may be there going through pivotal times with us. These pivotal times ...

Are Dogs Ticklish?

Are Dogs Ticklish?
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley April 21, 2020 Dogs love a good scratching from their beloved owners. Scratching behind the ears, by the tail, on the che...

How Much Exercise Do Dogs Need?

How Much Exercise Do Dogs Need?
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley February 23, 2020 A vital component of a dog’s health and happiness relies on daily exercise. Dogs have been bred for a ...

How Do Dogs Communicate Affection?

How Do Dogs Show Affection
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley January 28, 2020 Dogs have been evolving with us from the transition of a nomadic existence to a sedentary one (Botigué e...