| answered a question | Why does my dog drool around other dogs? Dogs may salivate more often around other dogs because they are anxious or excited. Excess salivation in dogs can be stress-related, which can often be triggered by excitement or fear in response to outside stimuli. A higher level of salivation corresponds to a higher level of anxiety. |
| answered a question | Can I claim my dog on my taxes? According to IRS Publication 502 (2016): "You can include in medical expenses the costs of buying, training, and maintaining a guide dog or other service animal to assist a visually impaired or hearing disabled person, or a person with other physical disabilities. [...]" |
| answered a question | How do you stop attention barking? This is called demand barking and may occur when he thinks it’s time to eat, if he wants you to play, if you’re not petting him, or any other time when the dog isn't getting his way. Take a zero tolerance stand and ignore until barking ceases. This may take a while at first but don't give in. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog keep barking at me? This is called demand barking and may occur when he thinks it’s time to eat, if he wants you to play, if you’re not petting him, or any other time when the dog isn't getting his way. Take a zero tolerance stand and ignore until barking ceases. This may take a while at first but don't give in. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog keep barking at me? This is called demand barking and may occur when he thinks it’s time to eat, if he wants you to play, if you’re not petting him, or any other time when the dog isn't getting his way. Take a zero tolerance stand and ignore until barking ceases. This may take a while at first but don't give in. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog keep barking for no reason? This is called demand barking and may occur when he thinks it’s time to eat, if he wants you to play, if you’re not petting him, or any other time when the dog isn't getting his way. Take a zero tolerance stand and ignore until barking ceases. This may take a while at first but don't give in. |
| commented question | Best tips for sitting barkers? This is called demand barking and may occur when he thinks it’s time to eat, if he wants you to play, if you’re not petting him, or any other time when the dog isn't getting his way. Take a zero tolerance stand and ignore until barking ceases. This may take a while at first but don't give in. |
| commented question | Why does my dog dig holes? Dogs dig for a variety of reasons. (e.g. Breed is predisposed to this problem (genetic), boredom, cooling, separation anxiety, hiding bones or toys, escape, hunting, etc.) Understand that digging is only a symptom of the real problem that needs be addressed before you can expect a behavioral change. |