Category: Dog Behaviour
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Why does my dog lick me so much? Dogs lick for reasons that range from affection and attention-seeking to anxiety, boredom, and taste. What looks like a single behaviour covers several different motivations, and working out which one applies to your dog means watching when it happens, how often, and what else is going on…
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If you’ve ever wondered why your dog sleeps so close to me, pressed against your leg, curled into your side, or wedged between you and the edge of the bed, the short answer is safety, warmth, and attachment. Dogs are pack animals. Sleeping close to you is how they regulate body temperature, feel secure, and…
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Understanding how to stop a dog from chewing everything starts with working out why they’re doing it in the first place. Dogs chew for different reasons depending on their age, energy levels, and what’s going on around them. What works for a puppy teething isn’t the same as what works for a bored adult or…
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Why does my dog bark at night is one of the most common questions I hear from other dog owners, and the answer is not that simple. Night barking can stem from anxiety, confusion, discomfort, needing the toilet, or just hearing things you cannot. Understanding what is driving it helps more than trying to stop…
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Knowing how to tell if your dog is happy comes down to watching a handful of reliable physical and behavioural signs that show up in how they move, how they rest, and how they respond to the world around them. A happy dog is relaxed in their body, engaged with what’s happening around them, and…
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If you’ve been asking yourself, “Is my dog bored or depressed?” the answer often comes down to how they respond to changes in their day. Boredom usually improves when you offer something interesting to do, while depression often doesn’t. Both can look similar at first, with low energy, withdrawal, and less interest in activities they…
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If you’ve ever watched your dog walk in tight circles before finally settling down, you’re not the first to wonder why they do it. The circling behaviour before lying down is instinctive, rooted in the way wild dogs prepared their resting spots to stay safe, comfortable, and protected. Most dogs still carry this behaviour even…
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Knowing what to do when your dog is bored starts with recognising which dogs needs more activity and ones who needs a different kind of activity. The solution usually involves changing how you engage them rather than simply increasing the volume of walks or throwing more toys into the mix. A bored dog often has…
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If you’ve ever caught your dog watching you from across the room with an unbroken gaze, you’ve probably wondered why they do it. Why does my dog stare at me really depends on the context. Sometimes it’s clear what they want. Other times it feels like they’re just observing you for reasons you can’t quite…
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Why does my dog eat grass? In most cases, it is normal behaviour. Dogs eat grass for a range of reasons including boredom, stomach discomfort, dietary gaps, or simply because they like it. Occasional grass-eating is rarely a concern, but frequent grazing combined with vomiting or changes in appetite warrants a closer look. I spent…