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Every year, thousands of children are bitten by dogs. While headlines often describe these incidents as "unprovoked," the reality is usually very different. Dogs rarely bite without an underlying reason or warning, even if those reasons aren't always obvious to us. In most cases, they have been communicating their discomfort long before they resort to using their teeth. The tragedy is that their messages often go unnoticed. Why are children bitten more often? Young children a

Moving in together is a big milestone. It’s exciting, meaningful, and full of hope. But when dogs are part of the picture, it’s not just two people blending their lives, it’s multiple worlds colliding. While we humans tend to focus on logistics like furniture, finances, and fridge space, dogs experience a move in a very different way. And for some, it can be genuinely tough. Understanding and considering the challenges dogs can face during this transition can make the differe

Humping, or mounting, is one of those dog behaviours that tends to grab attention, and often, concern. The first assumption many people make is that it’s sexually motivated, especially when the dog doing it is male. But this interpretation quickly becomes confusing when female dogs display the same behaviour. If it’s not about sex, then what’s really going on? Humping Isn’t Just a Sexual Behaviour While humping can be sexually driven, particularly in entire males, it’s actual

How Halloween Can Impact Dogs — and How to Help Them Cope Halloween can be a lot of fun for us, costumes, decorations, visitors, and treats galore, but for our dogs, it can be confusing, overwhelming, and even frightening. From constant door knocks to strange outfits, spooky decorations, and eerie sounds, there’s a lot happening that can unsettle even the most confident canine. Below, we’ll explore how Halloween might affect your dog and some simple, practical steps you can t