Pets help strengthen relationships between parents and children with autism, besides easing stress, according to research from the University of Missouri. Parents of these children tend to experience more stress than other parents, and pets can be a source of relief and support. The study was conducted by Gretchen Carlisle, a research scientist with the…
A male pet dog, whether mixed breed or purebred, marks its territory by urinating on tree trunks and plants, and it can be disturbing to a pet owner when this natural pet behaviour destroys beloved plants, trees and lawns. Dog urine can create nasty brown or yellow patches of grass in backyard lawns, ruining hours…
Dog body language interpretation is necessary to understand what your dog is trying to tell you. Many times pet dogs feel confused and frustrated because of your inability to understand the message. Interestingly, dogs communicate emotions and intentions through their body posture, tail carriage, facial expressions, licking and sniffing and other body languages. Sometimes the…