Watching a dog discover a mirror is always a laugh riot. When my first German Shepherd saw himself in the mirror for the first time, he spent ten minutes barking at his twin in the glass and trying to attack the “intruder.” As I have learned over the years, this behavior is not uncommon. Dogs…
It’s a scene I’ve seen countless times as a pet mom: one paw down, eyes fixed on that spot, and my dog licking his paws, oblivious to the world around him. Through the years, I’ve learned that paw licking causes can range from itchy allergies to tiny cuts, something stuck in your pet’s paws, a…
Raising a German Shepherd in a warm climate, I know firsthand how critical it is to be mindful of dog heatwave safety, especially during those months when the mercury rises to brutal levels. A slight exposure to the heat is enough to leave our canine companions panting furiously because unlike us, dogs can’t sweat, which…