We love our pets! At DogCentral, we obviously love dogs, and we also recognize that other pets are important and can have a major impact on our lives. Some of us already have pets, while others may not have one quite yet and are looking forward to getting one in the future. In any case,…
Many of us have wondered now and again “Why does my dog keep barking or running around in circles?” Although a dog running around in circles and chasing his tail may look funny, the cause can actually be very serious. Just like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in humans, dogs can be diagnosed with an emotional disorder…
The black-tailed prairie dogs at the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, have no problem with public displays of affection. In fact, the larger the crowd gathered around their enclosure, the less inhibited they get — kissing, cuddling, and touching like love-crazy teenagers. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis documenting the behavior of…
You may think your pup is just so doggone cute when he tilts his head to one side, hanging on your every word. But is he listening intently, or is it something else? Animal behavior experts say that dogs are good at responding to body language and vocal cues, and that it’s possible that they…
Dogs howl for a number of reasons, ranging from biological behavior to medical conditions. Howling isn’t a common form of communication among domestic dogs, but it is used regularly by wild canid species such as wolves. When dogs do howl, common reasons for it include seeking attention, responding to high pitch noises such as sirens…
It sounds like something from a Stephen King novel, but it’s a well-documented phenomenon. Dogs walking with their owners along a road in Dumbarton, Scotland are suddenly struck by the desire to jump from Overtoun Bridge into the gorge below. This bizarre canine trend has been happening since the 1950s, old-timers say. More than 300…
A dog license allows an owner to prove that a dog is his. Most places require a dog to be licensed, and require owners to meet certain criteria before a license can be obtained. A dog license protects the dog, its owner and the population. The price of a license can vary depending on the…
A person may choose to use an electric dog fence for any number of reasons. A wireless electric system is a good choice for someone who wants quick, easy and invisible installation. If the yard has uneven boundaries, a buried-wire system makes a better choice, because it is more adaptable and can be adjusted to the layout…
Running with a dog not only provides a runner company on the trail, but it also provides needed exercise to the dog. Going on routine runs will keep muscles toned and allows dogs to release built-up energy. There are various factors to take into account before running or jogging with a dog, such as the…
Years ago, Jeff Young and Eclipse, his black Labrador-Bullmastiff mix, were waiting for the bus in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, en route to the dog park. When the D-Line bus arrived, Young was finishing a cigarette and didn’t board the bus quickly enough. Eclipse did, however, and went on four stops ahead, where…