My Old Dog Doesn’t Recognize Me Sometimes — Is This Dementia?
It’s deeply upsetting when a senior dog looks at you like a stranger, hesitates, or seems confused about who you are—especially if it only happens sometimes. This behavior is sadly…
It’s deeply upsetting when a senior dog looks at you like a stranger, hesitates, or seems confused about who you are—especially if it only happens sometimes. This behavior is sadly…
If your dog suddenly panics at loud noises—thunder, fireworks, traffic, construction, or even household sounds—it can be alarming, especially if they were fine before. Sudden noise fear is not “bad…
If your dog suddenly whines, cries, or whimpers seemingly out of nowhere, it can be confusing and heartbreaking—especially when there’s no obvious trigger. While occasional vocalizing is normal, random or…
If your dog is suddenly drinking far more water than usual, refilling the bowl constantly, or asking to go outside to pee much more often, this is not something to…
Does your dog respond perfectly at home—sit, stay, come—yet the moment you step outside, it’s like you don’t exist? This is one of the most common (and frustrating) issues dog…
Does your dog push between you and another dog, whine, paw at you, bark, or even growl the moment you give attention elsewhere? What looks like jealousy is actually very…
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…
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…
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.…
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…