Posts Tagged: Dog Behavior June 11, 2020 by Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care Animal Behavior Essentials: What You Need To Know We all do it – observe our pet’s behavior and assume we know what they’re thinking. Sometimes we’re probably right, after all we know our pets better than anyone else. But because our furry friends are members of a different species, there are certain aspects of their behaviors that are bound to be lost in […] Read More 5 Ways to Encourage Good Behavior in Dogs Dogs are full of energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity. They are much like toddlers that way, in the sheer fact that they can get into mischief in the blink of an eye. Dogs (of all ages) are also a quick study on which behaviors earn rewards – like your attention. This is all well and good, […] Read More Cracking the Code: How to Read Your Dog’s Body Language Do you ever wonder what your pup’s thinking when they perk up their ears, or suddenly wag and stick up their tail when a new dog comes along? I think most dog owners agree that their pets are very expressive, but what they are thinking is still a mystery to most. The team at Animal […] Read More Ask a Vet: Why Do Dogs Lick Everything? Whether your dog seems to lick every surface in sight or they simply provide a wet kiss on the hand when you walk in the door, dogs and licking just seem to go together. While some find this canine trait cute, others think it’s annoying or downright disgusting. Either way, it can be a hard […] Read More