Why Does Your Dog Follow You Everywhere – Even The Bathroom?
Have you ever wondered why your dog follow you everywhere? And yes, even if the bathroom?
This has been one of the source of jokes for pet lovers. But this is actually happening in real life. When you have a dog, alone time is scarce. Your dog wants to be with you everywhere you go.
What is behind this behavior?
Dogs are territorial and as part of the family, you are part of the territory that he secures. It is their intrinsic behavior to work as a cooperation. That he can be a back-up when you explore the house, including the bathroom.
Another reason for your dog to follow you is that he does not want to be alone. You are your dog’s world and being together always is what he wants.
You can lessen this behavior when you provide a distraction. Give your dog a toy or keep him entertained while you go about your day with a toy stuffed with a food treat. Make sure that you exercise your dog even for just 30 minutes a day. Then teach your dog the basic commands such as sit stay and come.
Dog following may be annoying but it is one way of your dog’s affection to you.
So the next time your dog is walking a few steps behind you, it may be a reminder that he needs his walk or your attention.
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Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS Pet Happiness Expert Makati Dog and Cat Hospital Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
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Other than cats, there are also famous internet dogs.
With technology, it is easier for your pets to get worldwide attention. You just take some photos or videos of your dog then share to social media.
Here are a few of the famous internet dogs you will see today:
Boo The Pomeranian
Can you believe that a dog could have 17 million Facebook likes? Well, that is the truth for Boo the Pomeranian. This dog’s Facebook page was established since 2009.
This dog is dressed up in different doggy outfits. He also featured getting into mischief with Buddy, his pal.
Boo is known to be the cutest dog in the world. He looks like a stuffed toy and he actually has his own action figure. And has two books to his name.
You can check out more adorable picture of Boo here: Boo Facebook Page
Tuna The Chiweenie
Dogs don’t need to be physically cute to be famous. And that is what Tuna has proven. He was rescued as a pup and has a large overbite making his top teeth stick out.
Tuna shows that world that beauty is not only skin deep but is from within. He is also an ambassador for animal rescue.
This dog has 1.9 million followers on Instagram. Tuna is also travelling the world to meet his fans.
At first glance, you might think that Maru is reminiscent of Hachiko. But Maru is a Shiba Inu Japanese dog breed while Hachiko is an Akita Inu. The main difference of these two Japanese dog breeds is the size. Shiba Inu is a small dog breed while Akita Inu can be twice bigger.
Maru has his own personality in the internet world. This dog got famous because of the popular dog meme. Though not the same dog, Maru is adorable not to mention one photogenic dog.
The internet agrees that Maru is instagram worthy with 2.6 million followers.
Sadly though, Mishka died last April. She lived for 14 years.
Manny The Frenchie
Manny is the most popular French Bulldog in the internet. Across this social media account, he has more than 4 million followers.
He was an unwanted puppy of the litter. Now Manny is not just an internet sensation. Manny is a model and philanthropist. This dog has graced magazine covers, appeared on charitable causes. He is also a sought after dog for print ads, TV commercials and even movies.
Have you ever wondered what are the top 5 smartest dog breeds in the world? Wonder no more! In this article, you will find out if your pet is among the most intelligent dog breeds there is.
Canine intelligence is the ability of the dogs to do their jobs well. And that makes a breed be part of the list.
Here are the top 5 smartest dog breeds you can own or already own:
Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is among the most intelligent breeds. This breed is also a top favorite breed in the US for more than 20 years already! That says a lot about this breed.
This breed is the smartest guide dog. Labrador retriever is a people pleaser and makes the best choice for therapy work, canine water rescue and assistance dog training.
Of course, Labrador Retrievers are great family dogs as well.
You may be familiar with herding dogs. Australian Shepherd is one of the best breeds for herding. This breed may seem to be a snuggle dog at first impression. Yes, the Australian Shepherd will love to lean on your leg and find their way to your lap. But you should not underestimate this dog.
The Aussies have the energy to do just about anything they put their minds into. They can do more than just herding sheep in the farm. This breed possesses sharp mind to join intensive dog sports such as rally obedience, flying disc and herding trials. They will surprise you with their prowess in the field.
You may think Poodles are only good at looking good in dog shows. But don’t be fooled! This dog breed is the ultimate mixture of beauty and brains (yes, this combo is also possible with dogs too!). They have a sense of humor as well.
And nope they are not divas at all. The Poodle was originally bred for bird hunting and water retrieving. This breed is also a fantastic choice for obedience and agility competitions. Finally, intense grooming is one of their must dos because of their fur.
German Shepherd is the leading dog breed choice in police, military and guard dogs. These dogs were used as working herding dogs before. This dog is now in military and police because of their natural ability to protect.
It is in the nature of this breed to be loyal and dependable. This dog is also a good family dog as they have the energy to spend on playing, hiking, running or any activity that makes use of their energy. No badge needed.
Can you guess the most popular dog names for this year? Maybe your furbaby’s name in the top list.
Naming the new member of the family may be easy to some. Names just pop up until they finally settle for that perfect name.
But some pet owners find it a challenge. And if you are one of those pet lovers who gets confused, well here is the list of the 2017 most popular dog names:
Female:
Lucy
Lola
Bella
Daisy
Sophie
Lily
Zoe
Molly
Maggie
Bailey
Male:
Charlie Toby Rocky Max Coco Sadie Oliver Cooper Jack Buddy
Will you get your pet’s name from this list? Or is your dog’s name part of the list?
Share the name/s of your pet and find out how many of these names are already used. 🙂
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Did it cross your mind what age is the oldest dog? The average lifespan of a dog is between eight to fifteen years. And most of the dogs that lived longer are the small breeds.
But there are those dogs that can defy nature and lived longer than expected.
The official oldest dog on record lived as long as 29 years and five months. Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog lived in a farm in Victoria, Australia between 1910 and 1939. Bluey already reached 200 years old in dog years!
Recently, though, this record would have been surpassed by Maggie who lived for 30 years. Maggie is also a dog from Victoria, Australia. The same place Bluey was from. But the owner cannot provide the paperwork to verify Maggie’s age.
For now, Bluey still holds the world record of oldest dog ever lived.
How long did your pets lived?
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With the many dog breeds all over the world, you may wonder which one is the tallest of them all.
Or you have an idea but is not sure if it is true.
So what do you think is the tallest dog breed?
Most would say that it is the Great Dane. Well, for many years, this dog breed has been thought of to be the tallest.
Great Danes stands on average at 28 to 30 inches tall. Though mostly Great Danes can be taller. The tallest Great Dane ever recorded stood tall at 44 inches. Though did not live that long a life at only five years.
But another breed has stand taller than the Great Dane. And that is no other than the Irish Wolfhound.
The Irish Wolfhound has a minimum stand of 32 inches for males and 30 inches for females.
The Irish Wolfhound can be as tall as a donkey. So you can imagine how tall this dog breed can be.
Great Danes come in second place when it comes to tallest breed. As Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest of them all.
So the next time someone asks you which is the tallest dog breed, you know the right answer.
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Do You Know What Dog Breed Gave Birth To The Largest Litter?
Do you have any idea how many puppies were born of from a mommy dog?
The answer is 24. Yes, 24! Imagine that number of puppies trying to run to you at the end of the day. Think Beethoven the movie five times over. Oh and the mess these little ones will do around the house. And walking them would be a catastrophic.
This Guinness World Record holder mother dog is no other than Tia. Tia whose full name is Abellatino Arabella is a Neopolitan Mastiff. The owners are Damian Ward and Anne Kellegher.
Such world known event happened last November 29, 2004 in Manea, United Kingdom. A certain Caesar is the father dog’s name.
Although there were a total of 24 puppies, 1 was stillborn and 3 died in the first week. The litter consisted of nine females and 15 males. Delivery was through Cesarean section.
That leaves 20 puppies to take care of after a week. Hopefully, they all found a good home to live a pawsome dog life.
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Dogs have way better sense of smell than humans. And it is an accepted fact. It is also observed that a dog’s nose is wet. Not most of the time but it is part of their lives. Now you ask, why is your dog’s nose wet?
Mucus Secretion
It is not the gross kind. A dog’s nose is a major player in understanding their environment. Through the mucus secretion these canines are able absorb a scent that they want to follow. The thin layer of mucus allows the dog to smell better.
Detection Of Scents
It is common knowledge that dogs’ noses are more than triple the sensitivity level compared to humans. The dog is able to gather information of the things around them through their nose.
So dogs sniff in the scents. Then they lick their nose and send the sample to their olfactory glands on the roof of their mouths.
Cools The Dog Down
Dogs do sweat but you have not seen their fur getting sweaty. Because they sweat through their paws and yes, their nose. A dog’s nose can get really wet after exercising or high energy activity as a way to release heat. Other than panting a wet nose is an indication that your dog is keeping its cool.
There are times that your dog’s nose will be dry. It is also normal. No need to fuss on whether your dog is normal based on how wet or dry their nose is.
The only time you have to worry of your dog is when the mucus discharge gets thicker or crusty. It is one symptom that there is something wrong. Always seek your vet when this happens.
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Do you have a pregnant dog? You may be wondering how long they will stay pregnant and when should you expect your dog to give birth.
You have to understand the basics of dog pregnancy. This way you will be guided accordingly.
When Is Your Dog In Heat
Female dogs are in heat every 6 months. And each heat cycle can last up to 3 weeks.
It is advised however that you allow your female dog to get pregnant when she has reached 2 years old.
To know if your dog is in heat is to be observant of your dog’s behavior. At the onset of the heat cycle you will notice that the vulva is swollen and a bloody discharge is present.
Male dogs are drawn to your dog but she is still uninterested. The first stage of heat lasts 6 to 10 days.
The second stage is when your dog is fertile. Once the bloody discharge changes to a sandy color, she will welcome the male attention.
This fertile stage can last up to 10 days. Some fertile stage can even go as long as 20 days.
How Do You Know If Your Dog Is Pregnant?
With dogs, the telltale signs of being pregnant is somewhat similar to that of humans. Your female dog will show nipple growth, lesser activity level, decreased appetite and more sleeping time.
Dogs also experience hormonal changes such as becoming more affectionate or wanting to be left alone.
So How Long Is Your Dog Pregnant?
The average gestation period for a dog is at 63 days. But canine gestation period is between 58 to 67 days. The number of days depends on a few factors.
The more number of puppies the shorter the pregnancy. This is because the puppies will run out of room to grow and trigger canine labor sooner.
Small breed female dogs may also carry their puppies longer than larger breed dogs.
So if your dog is pregnant, better prepare for the arrival of the puppies. Identify a secluded spot in your house for the dog birth. Also make sure that your dog is properly cared for. Ask more about dog pregnancy care the next time you visit your vet.
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Have you noticed this of your dog? While humans like the fresh clean scent, dogs like the opposite scent.
To you as the pet owner, it is yucky for the dogs to do this but for them it is the smell that you find disgusting that gives them delight.
No wonder then that after a nice scented shampoo used in a bathing your dog, your dog will rush off and try to roll in unpleasant smells like the garbage, mud and the like.
Dogs simply like these smells. This is just their normal behavior.
But of course you do not want to live with a smelly dog.
One way to minimize this behavior is to keep your dog in a leash when you take a walk. Train also your dog the ‘come’ command that calls him to you in a foolproof manner.
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