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Decoding Dog Speak: Why Dogs Wag Their Tails

There isn’t much better than a sloppy puppy kiss and a wagging tail to bring a smile to your face, even on the worst of days.  While these actions bring us enjoyment, that isn’t their only purpose. Many of the things our canine companions do are actually an important part of dog speak. A wag…

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Funny Bones and Bow-HAHA! Do Pets Have a Sense of Humor?

When was the last time you heard your pet LOL? Probably never, but you may have had moments when your cat or dog did something goofy and almost seemed to smile. This begs the question: do pets have a sense of humor? The team at Schertz Animal Hospital set out for answers, and here’s what…

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An Embarrassing Truth: Why Do Dogs Sniff Crotches?

You bring your new love interest home to meet your dog, only to be mortified when your dog immediately plants his nose in between your new friend’s legs. Or, your dog-averse in-laws are seated at the dinner table when Fido decides to take a quick whiff from below. Although most of us consider a dog…

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Touchy-Feely: Can Pets Sense Emotions in Humans?

As a pet owner, you’ve likely noticed how your pets seem to respond to your moods. Perhaps your dog shares in your excitement of a hike on a warm spring day, or your cat always seems to curl up in your lap for a snuggle when you’re feeling down. It probably comes as no surprise…

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A Friend to All: Therapy Dogs 101

Dogs have lived and worked alongside humans for more than 14,000 years, protecting us, assisting us in hunting and acquiring food, and providing us with joy and companionship. Although life for the modern canine is significantly more comfortable than it was for their ancestors, having a “job” to do can still be a major benefit…

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Kitty On the Potty: Can We Toilet Train Cats?

We thought the self-cleaning litter box was pretty phenomenal when it hit the market, but now the chatter is more focused on potty-training felines. Yes, you read that right: no longer is it considered impossible to train cats to do anything anymore. And, if we can train cats to do something like crate train or…

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Doesn’t a Well-Behaved Pet Deserve Some Respect?

The scenario is a common one. You’ve worked hard training and socializing your pet, only to have certain friends or relatives display utter contempt for your well-behaved pet. What gives? Sure, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but how do you reconcile your pet’s good manners with negative feedback from visitors? With our tips and…

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Question of the Week: What Makes a Good Dog?

Dog owners everywhere can agree that dogs are truly wonderful creatures. The extraordinary bond we share with them goes back thousands of years, spanning a shared evolution that began in our hunter-gatherer origins and continues to this day. Although we know that our dogs are spectacular creatures, the topic of whether or not a dog…

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Cat Behavior Training and Positive Reinforcement – It Works!

It may come as a surprise to most feline lovers, but cats are, in fact, trainable. Sure, your furry pal may not cozy up to tricks or appreciate the challenge of an agility course, but cats can and probably should be trained to some degree. Much like their canine counterparts, they respond well to reward…

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The Goody Bag: What to Know About Pets and Parties

A charmingly social pet can add a great deal of fun to any festive party. They’re cute, enthusiastic, and excellent subjects of conversation – if they’re well-behaved, that is. Not every pet is cut out for company, and not every person is tolerant of a four-legged party guest. Add to that a variety of things…

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