STR- My Dog Steals Other Dogs’ Toys — Why Does He Do That?
If your dog constantly grabs toys from other dogs, runs off with them, or hoards everything in sight, you’re not alone. This behavior is common—but it’s often misunderstood. While it…
STR- My Dog Guards His Food Aggressively — Why Is This Happening?
If your dog growls, snaps, freezes, or stiffens when you or another pet comes near his food, this is known as food guarding, a type of resource guarding. While it…
STR- My Dog Humps Objects Obsessively — Why Is This Happening?
If your dog constantly humps pillows, blankets, toys, furniture—or even people, it can be awkward, frustrating, and confusing. While occasional humping can be normal, obsessive or escalating humping is not.…
STR- My Dog Keeps Licking One Spot on the Wall — What Does This Mean?
If your dog repeatedly licks the same spot on the wall, it can look strange, funny—or concerning. While an occasional lick may be harmless curiosity, persistent, focused wall-licking is not…
STR- Dog Snores Extremely Loud — Is This Normal or a Health Problem?
If your dog’s snoring is shockingly loud, rattling, or disruptive, you’re right to wonder whether it’s harmless—or a sign of trouble. While many dogs snore occasionally, extreme or worsening snoring…
STR- My Dog Suddenly Acts Like He’s Seeing Ghosts — What’s Going On?
If your dog suddenly stares into empty space, startles for no reason, barks at nothing, freezes, or acts terrified of thin air, it can feel unsettling—almost supernatural. But there’s no…
STR- My Dog Follows Me Everywhere — Even to the Bathroom. What Does It Mean?
If your dog shadows you from room to room, waits outside the bathroom door, or squeezes in with you whenever possible, you’re not alone. Many owners joke about having a…
STR- Dog Breath Smells Like Ammonia — What Does It Mean?
If your dog’s breath suddenly smells sharp, chemical, or like ammonia/urine, this is not normal dog breath. An ammonia-like odor is a classic warning sign of serious medical issues, most…
STR- One of My Dog’s Pupils Is Bigger Than the Other — Is This an Emergency?
If you suddenly notice that one of your dog’s pupils is larger than the other, this condition—called anisocoria—should be taken seriously. While there are a few mild causes, unequal pupils…
STR- My Dog Keeps Swallowing Like Something Is Stuck — Should I Worry?
If your dog keeps swallowing, gulping, or licking their lips repeatedly—as if something is lodged in their throat—it’s understandably alarming. While this behavior can be caused by something minor, it…