There is a general consensus among dog behaviorists that these oddities, among other weird things dogs do, are simply old habits inherited from their ancestors. Let’s see why they do it and how to cope with it.
Smile at your dog more, as he knows what it means! Whether it is a wagging of his tail or a subtle tilt of the head, dogs seem to be communicating with us and are pretty much able to sense exactly what we’re feeling.
If you’ve noticed that your dog likes to eat dirt, chew on fallen tree branches or eat grass when you take him out for a walk, that means he could have a medical condition or a behavior problem, or he is simply malnourished.
Labor can be quite a difficult process and it can sometimes last for up to 12 hours, so it might be necessary to progress a dog’s labor, should there be long gaps between the pups.
It certainly takes a confident owner or trainer to raise a confident dog and it is sometimes astounding how dogs are able to mimic the personality of their owners.
With some adjustments to your lifestyle, you will be able to minimize the stress of having a puppy while maintaining your full-time job, and here’s the how-to for doing just that in a few easy steps.