When you know better you do better. - Maya Angelou National Dog Bite Prevention Week is here! This entire week is dedicated to educating people of all ages about how to becomes more Dog Aware, and increase the safety of kids and dogs. We are focusing on the facts, not on creating fear. NOTE: There …
Category: Misperception Mondays!
The Dish On Grass
Monday's Misperception: "Dogs Eat Grass to Throw Up." Origin: This myth originates from people observing dogs eating grass, and then seeing the dog vomit later. The Truth: There appear to be two distinct types of grass-eating behaviors in domestic dogs. Some dogs graze casually, taking only a few bites of grass at a time. Others …
Hello Doggie!
MYTH: When greeting a new dog, extend your hand towards its face for it to sniff. FACTS: Dogs don't sniff each other's paws when greeting, and similar to us, they prefer to be asked before being touched by a stranger. A dog can smell you from many feet away so you don't have to put your hand …
