articles by Paw Printz
For those who have been blessed with an addition of a new 4-legged member to the family – here’s a few pointers to help towards making it a long, happy & rewarding relationship. FEEDING – Rather than upset your new pups tummy, it may be necessary to initially feed what it has been used to, then gradually change over to …
That ‘Potty Dance’ aka Backward Scratching – why Dogs kick their feet after pooping. Have you ever wondered why your dog kicks and scratches at the grass after he poops? Often referred to as the ‘potty dance’, its actually quite humorous to watch, although it can damage beautiful lawns depending upon the strength of your canines kicks and scratches. Kicking …
Weird Dog Facts You May Not Know 1) Bed time circling isn’t just for fun Does your dog go a little crazy just before bed, running around in circles before settling down? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not ‘just for fun’ or that he or she is letting off steam before sleep – it’s actually a ritual that goes back thousands …
Black Dog Syndrome is contributing to the death of many dogs, due to them being euthanised to make room for new dogs in shelters. Black Dog Syndrome (or BDS, also known as black dog bias) is a phenomenon now being recognised by many lost dogs homes, in which black dogs are passed over for adoption in favour of lighter-coloured animals. …
As embarrassing as it may be to us, more often than not its natural behaviour for our canine friends. Here’s a bit of a low-down on what our dogs sometimes do (usually at the most inappropriate times) and why. Crotch-Sniffing – Dogs like to sniff each other’s bottoms, but it’s different when they nose up to someone’s crotch! Dogs can …
