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It is quite peculiar to see dogs eat grass.  Some are so into it; they are actually grazing once they find delectable patches of grass.  It can be quite worrisome for some dog owners especially when they see their dogs vomiting after swallowing a mouthful.

Research on why dogs eat grass is still inconclusive.  Some speculate that grass eating is a result from a gastrointestinal disorder.  Usually, dogs that eat grass are found to have gastric ulcers, worms, or just typically an upset stomach. Read the full article

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It’s adorable to see a dog watching TV with the family.  It is quite amusing to see them staring intently at the screen, following all movements seen in the screen.  They do so many things that indicate that they are aware of what they are seeing: scratching at the screen, barking at animals, ears and body popping in attention when something interesting is seen on screen.

But then again, experts beg to differ.  Through research, it has been found that a dog’s eye has different amounts of photoreceptors compared to us humans.  There are two photoreceptors in the retina: rods and cones.  The rods are responsible for night vision, peripheral vision, and perception of black and white. Read the full article

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A dog has two ways to communicate: body language and barking.  As this is a form of communication for dogs, there are reasons why your dog is barking.  Understanding the reasons will help you properly manage and resolve excessive dog barking issues that is causing quite a problem in your house and in your neighborhood. Read the full article

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Each dog has different behaviors that manifest in different occasions.  These behaviors are often stemmed to the personality of your dog, and not relevant to the type of breed your dog has. A particular example is uncontrollable peeing whenever your dog feels excited or submissive.  This condition is not permanent, if given proper and timely behavioral modification.

One particular instance when your dog would pee uncontrollably is during an exciting event such as you arriving home, having visitors over, a sudden loud noise, or whenever you and your dog are just having a good time.  This is called excited peeing.  Here are the steps that you can do to help lessen its occurrence. Read the full article

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One common problem among dog owners is the excessive licking of their dogs.  Some owners don’t realize that if you wish to stop a behavioral problem on dogs, you have to look into the cause.  Here are some of the common causes why a dog would excessively lick himself, or at worse, you and other people. Read the full article

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