Doggy Behaviour

We’ve all seen photos of dogs standing up on their back legs to press their noses into the TV screen....

Do you have a dog that you can't cuddle for long as they're just a bit too stinky? It's in a dog's nature to sniff out distinctive smells and then roll in them, transferring the scent to their own fur. They think they smell lovely! But you, the owner, may not agree. The quickest, most efficient way...

Have you ever thought about way dogs actually bark? The answer is very simple – dogs bark because they want to tell you something, communicate with other dogs or express a specific emotion. Dogs bark at each other when they are interacting or just playing. Unfortunately humans are not able to understand...

It can be very dangerous and risky to break up an ongoing dog fight. However, sometimes you are forced to step in and stop dogs from fighting, in which case you'll need to know the right way to do it. Here are some useful tips on how to stop a dog fight the right way. Be sure that you are...

Many of you will have watched the YouTube video’s of the sleepwalking dog. If not, watch it below! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI8XgJ3JebE[/youtube] It goes to show that dogs are more like us than we thought! There have been many other funny and peculiar incidents noted in sleep walking...

Ever wondered where your furry friend fits on the list of clever canines? Well, wonder no more. Dog Diaries can proudly present the list of the top five smartest and silliest dog breeds. But here’s the thing… Just because this is what the ‘experts’ say, does it mean the list is right? Do you...

If you want your dog to be happy let him or her socialise as much as possible. Like people, dogs need to socialise to improve their mood so they do not become dangerous to pets or other people. Allowing your dog to socialise will lead to a more fulfilled life as they are able to interact socially with...

Did you know that dogs can become depressed just like us humans can? It’s not as common as with humans, but the consequences of doggy depression can be the same. So in order to know what to do if your pooch is depressed, you have to first know that they have depression and the cause behind it. Here...