Thursday, December 20, 2007

Why do dog's like sticking their head out the window?

Besides from looking cute, my dog's enjoy sticking out there heads every time we drive our car. They seem so happy, even when it's very cold outside. Riding in the car, is like a trip for our dogs. Honestly, I'm not sure why our dogs and other dogs like to stick their heads out the window, but they enjoy the breeze. I do have two reason why they enjoy doing this: (1) They may get car sick, so they need fresh air, or (2) They just like the fast movement of the car, therefore they stick their head out the window.

There might be many reasons to dog's behavior with window and car movement. One thing for sure, if we try not to allow our dogs stick there head out the window, they begin to cry and/or start barking. They truly enjoy the window, and every car ride they are in doggy heaven. Their facial expression demonstrates how much they love being in the car and being able to enjoy the fresh air when having their heads out the window.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Are dogs smarter than humans?


I've had many experiences with my dogs that have kept me thinking if they are actually smarter than I think they are. So, are dogs smart? Well, dogs have a sense of direction and discipline, they know how to sit, fetch, bark whenever they need something (their way of communication), and so forth.

Just like toddlers, puppies need to be taught certain things, like sitting and fetching, in order for them to learn discipline. I'm not trying to say that toddlers have to learn how to sit and fetch, but that both humans and dogs start learning developing their intelligence at a very young age. Dogs are smart creatures, and many studies have proven their intelligence.

Lucky, my three year old Pomeranian, was only two months when we first got him. He loved running around the house, especially peeing around the house and then hiding under the bed because he knew he was going to get in trouble. It took about three months to get Lucky to understand that it was wrong to pee in the house. It took time to teach him to wait until we took him out for walks in order to pee, everything else started to fall into place. He began to start understanding more about the rules around the house as the months passed by, and it showed us that he's intelligent. The same went with Bella, where she had to be taught to wait to be walked and pee outside the house.

Dogs are able to learn, therefore, they are smart, but probably not as smart as humans. They are able to understand humans and have the ability to learn new things. So remember, Dogs are able to be discipline and learn new tricks and/or demands, you just have to show them some love and care.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Bath and Dogs



Just like us, dogs also need their baths as well. About two times a week, I make sure my dogs take a bath, especially since I take them out everyday. You would think that bathing our dogs is normal and harmless. Unfortunately, taking our dogs bath frequently, could actually be harmful to them. Surprisingly, isn't it? Water is harmless to dogs, but the shampoos and/or soaps we use to bathe them is the main problem. Never use human shampoos and soaps on dogs, which can highly be hazardous to them.
From my personal experience with my dogs, it's best to be well prepared when bathing my dogs. Always have extra towels, and make sure to dry off your dogs completely. If shampoo or soap dries on a dogs fur, it's very likely that your dog will start scratching it self frequently. It's best to dry off your dog and making sure that all of the shampoo, conditioner, and/or soap is washed off the dogs coat. Ideally, dogs need baths in order to get rid of fleas, as well as to get rid off bad smell. If your dog starts to develop a bad smell, it's time for a bath.

Although dogs need take baths just like humans, they are still nervous and scared about taking baths. Its isn't clear to why dogs are terrified about taking a bath. Especially, since they get excited and start running around or roll over the floor, right after a bath. Dogs have there ways, but one thing for sure, they enjoy and dislike taking baths. It's a very balanced feeling for dogs, maybe.