Did you know:
Dogs drink by taking the water up there tongues and curling it backward. As they do this continuously and quickly, they build up momentum that forces water to the back of their mouth. As they do not have a full set of cheeks, they are unable to create suction to drink.
How To Properly Approach & Pet A Dog
A Proper Greeting:
Invite the pup to make the initial contact with you by bending down and lowering yourself to their level. If the dog is very fearful, bend down the same way but do not face the dog and wait for the dog to come and brush up against you. NEVER hover over a dog or make direct eye contact at the initial meeting, this is perceived as a threat.
A Proper Pet:
If you are dealing with a friendly dog, they will approach you with a relaxed tail and ears. If you are dealing with a nervous or fearful dog, they will likely back again or act jumpy. Once the dog has a relaxed body posture, eyes, and mouth, or makes brief and subtle eye contact, go in for the pet. A dog who enjoys petting, will typically lean in for more.
Where To Pet:
Dogs are typically comfortable being pet on their chest, tail, under the chin, base of the neck and shoulders. Initiate this movement from the side, raising your hand over their head can be threatening even to the most submissive dog. Another smart option is to ask the owner where their favorite spot is. Gentle massages and light scratches are calming. When you practice, gentle and calm petting, the likelihood is they will lean in for more!
*Remember to resist the urge to pet a dog if you are nervous, dogs are AMAZING at sensing our feelings and emotions, if you are unsure, they will be too*
Source (Image): King Of Paws
Celebrity Alert!
Did you know:
The bulldog who played "Stella" on the TV series Modern Family, has the distinction of being the first bulldog to ever win a Golden Collar award. Stella beat out dog performers from Hot in Cleveland, Chelsea Lately, Suburgatory, Entourage, and the only human competitor, Jason Gann.
Source: Fandom
More often than not, the most popular de-icing salt or the cheapest is dangerous to our furry friends. They contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation and burns, digestive upset if ingested and even nervous system problems. The sodium chloride component breaks down in their system and causes sodium toxicity, this results in staggering, lethargy and even seizures.
What most people don't understand is that the risk is not only associated with dogs who eat the salt right from the bag, but the ones who lick it off their paws after being outside. So the next time you need to buy salt, look for bags that have a pet-friendly label on it, they typically contain urea, glycols, or other non-salt components. It is important to know that even these options can cause problems if ingested in large quantities.
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Fun Fact:
The most dogs ever owned by a human was 5000! A man named Kublai Khan, Mongolian General and Statesman (September 23, 1215 – February 18, 1294) owned 5000 mastiffs in the 13th century. He used them for war and hunting.
Source: Wikipedia
What you will need:
-Lots of your dogs FAVOURITE treats*If you noticed ALOT of debris or any blood, stop what you are doing and call your Veterinarian, it is likely that your dog has an infection and should be cleaned and treated by a professional*
