Dogwoods are plants in the genus Cornus. They can take the form of either trees or shrubs, and the dogwood group is actually quite diverse. Many gardeners like to plant dogwoods, because many species are extremely attractive, and some are also useful. Dogwoods tend to do best in temperate zones, and they prefer partial sun and…
A dog park or off-leash park is the modern solution to many cities that have extensive leash laws. Growing concern about doggy behavior off-leash, and the lack of enjoyment of public spaces when dogs were allowed to roam free has resulted in many cities establishing leash laws. This has left dog owners with few public places to…
Sun dogs are an atmospheric phenomenon caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals such as those hosted in cirrus clouds. A number of specific conditions must prevail for this phenomenon to form. Many observers miss them because they form close to the sun, requiring the viewer to look almost directly into the sun to see…
A spiny dogfish or Squalus acanthias is a species of shark. These sharks were once believed to be the most abundant shark species in the world and they were heavily utilized by numerous human populations. This resulted in overfishing. In some regions, this shark went from being considered a widespread nuisance to being a species considered vulnerable to extinction, illustrating how…
The term dogfish refers to sharks that belong to the order Squaliformes, especially the family Squalidae, that are found in many of the world’s oceans. It’s the common name for many of the 119 species of small to medium sized sharks that belong to this group. The most highly populated of the group is the…
Pavlov’s dog in the truest sense is something of a mistaken term. The scientist, Ivan Petrovich Pavlov was doctor, psychologist and physiologist who in one experiment decided to decide why it was that dogs salivated prior to eating. Through a use of different signs, signals, and noises the dogs’ salivary response could be induced prior…
Although official statistics on the phenomenon are hard to find, many animal shelter workers have reported that larger dogs with black coats are routinely the most difficult to adopt out. A significant number of visitors to rescue shelters will seek out smaller dogs with lighter coats, leaving an unnaturally high number of black dogs to…
Doga is a form of yogic practice which has been specially adapted for dogs; a practitioner of doga is known as a dogi. In a doga session, dogs and their owners work through a series of yoga poses together; the session may also include things like meditation and eye-gazing to strengthen the bond between human and dog….
The treatment you choose to get rid of dog mites will likely vary, depending on the type of mite your dog has, and your preference in terms of trying to take care of the problem at home, or visiting a vet. Home remedies are frequently used to get rid of mites, but a trip to a veterinarian…