Sometimes your canine companion does things which give birth to a host of questions. Those questions can play on your mind and bug you until and unless you find the answer to it. Fret not, we know some of the questions that come in your head and we are here to answer them all.
Let us take a look at a few surprising answers to some frequently asked dog-related questions.
#1. Why Does My dog lick my face?
Dogs can lick you for a number of reasons. Generally, dogs lick you because they want something from you. Puppies and younger dogs lick your faces as a sign of affection or wanting you to give it some food. Adult dogs do the same as a sign of submission.
#2. Can My Dog Get Jealous?
Pet parents who have more than one dog will tell you that dogs do get jealous. This is true because studies have confirmed that when you pet one of them, the other will show signs of jealousy. Hence, to save yourself from this situation pet them separately when the other is not around or pet them all at once.
#3. When My Dog Wags Its Tail, Does It Mean That It Is Happy?
A dog’s tail can tell you a lot about a dog’s feelings. For instance, if your mate’s tail wags vigorously from left to right it means he’s either happy or saying “hi” to a loved one. However, if the tail is straight up, it is a sign of aggression or anger. A curled up tail between the legs means he’s either in fear, submission or he’s done something he shouldn’t have done.
#4. Why Does My Dog Sniff Another Dog’s Butt?
You all must have noticed a dog walking towards another dog and sniffing its butt. Such a sight makes you giggle and certainly creates loads of questions in your head. But do you know why dogs do that? Well, they do that as a way of asking who they are and how they have been. They find out a lot about each other by just a small sniff. Butt sniffs are like human handshakes.
#5. Why Does My Dog Scoot A Lot?
Watching your dog scoot is both funny and gross. Dogs obviously don’t do such a thing for no rhyme or reason. Scooting is generally caused by anal sacs which are only present in a few animals like dogs and cats. Sometimes your dog scoots because of either skin allergies or pain.
#6. Is It Possible That My Dog Can Feel Guilty?
It is highly possible that your canine can feel guilty. A recent study has shown that if you scold your pal or speak to him in an aggressive voice, he will show signs of guilt even if he didn’t do anything wrong. But beware – they’re great actors and can sometimes fake it.
#7. Why Does My Dog Chew My Shoes?
Nothing can be more frustrating than walking home and seeing your shoes being chewed up by your little pal. Puppies are the ones who generally chew your shoes. They don’t do it because they want to but because they’re either bored or assume it to be a chewing toy.
#8. Is Chocolate Really Bad For My Dog?
Yes. Chocolate is extremely harmful to your fido’s health and they must be kept far far away. Chocolates contain a chemical called “theobromine”, which can be very fatal to your mate. A little bit of chocolate consumption can lead to problems such as heart failure, seizures, gastrointestinal upset, coma, and even death.
There are many more frequently asked dog-related questions but the above eight are the more common ones. We hope that we managed to remove all misconceptions and doubts hovering in your head.