Dog Insider

How to manage resource-guarding behavior in dogs? Can it be dangerous? Here we are trying to understand the underlying causes of this behavior and learn different approaches to help your dog feel more safe and secure by encouraging positive interactions with people and other pet animals.

Ever caught yourself eyeing a fluffy tail wagging in the park and thought, “I wanna pet that dog”? You're not alone. But there's a right way to reach out and touch those furry ambassadors of joy without turning the experience into a tail-tucking event. Stick around, and we'll dive into the dos and don’ts of dog petting, teaching you to approach and win over even the most reserved pup.

Due to their coexistence with humans, dogs tend to listen and understand human language, as evidenced by their response to commands given to them. Dogs are quick learners and with continual repetition and training, they learn to associate specific words with specific actions.