Dog Q&A

There are many reasons why dogs bark at night. I’m sure this comes as no surprise. But that answer doesn’t help. You will have arrived at this page because you are looking for a solution.

For many dog owners, the barking comes as a surprise. They have been travelling along nicely with their resident canine. When I say ‘nicely’, I mean quietly, with very little barking after sunset. So why now? Their question is more likely to be:

Why Is My Dog Barking at Night All of a Sudden?

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If you own a Beagle, perhaps you can identify with the coffee mug message below.

Beagle Barking Logic Coffee Mug
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Do you know what breed your dog is? Are you sure, or is there an element of doubt? And why would it matter? Perhaps a dog DNA test could be the answer for you. I can think of a few different scenarios in which dog owners might wish they could be more certain of their dog’s breed.

Perhaps you have recently bought a puppy from a breeder. A few weeks later, the puppy’s physical traits are starting to make you wonder if he is indeed a purebred.

On the other hand, perhaps you have adopted a dog from a shelter and want to understand the lineage in order to provide the best possible care and training.

Or, maybe, you are just fed up with not being able to tell people your dog’s heritage. Remember those other dog owners you meet in the park? Conversation invariably leads to “So what is your dog?” Of course, they are referring to his/her breed.

If you know that you do in fact own a Maltese or a Poodle or a Cocker Spaniel, then there is no problem.

However, if you are unsure exactly what breed or cross-breed your dog is, then there are a few solutions you could try.

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How Many Colors Do Dogs See?

And does it matter? Well let’s investigate. A common belief about dogs is that they are color-blind. Well, I have always wondered how we came to that conclusion. And if they are color-blind, then what colors do dogs see best, with respect to the spectrum available to them?

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