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When dogs are friendly there are distinct mannerisms you can observe that show they are happy and receptive to meeting you and other dogs. Studying dog gestures and mannerisms is interesting because you learn so much about their personalities, moods, likes and dislikes and whether or not they are friendly or about to attack or become aggressive. Dogs have body language and gestures that are easy to read if you pay attention and observe.

For example, most people think that if dogs are wagging their tails that means they’re happy and being friendly. Usually that is the case, but not always. And, it is extremely important to be able to read the difference because it will determine whether a dog is a friend or a foe. When dogs wag their tails straight up and like a flag, very stiff and in short cycles they are actually exhibiting aggressive behavior and are about to attack, especially if they flick their tongues briefly. They are showing signs that they are in fight not flight mode. If their tails are lower, loose and not stiff or vertical, wagging loosely in wide flowing motions then they are happy to see you or meet a new doggie pal. So, watch and learn to make your own observations about the different kinds of tail wagging and what they mean. Notice that when their tails are even with their backs and wagging tentatively that they are unsure and perhaps shy or insecure about the current situation but they are probably more likely to try to flee than fight in that circumstance.

Another misperception about dogs is that they lick when they are happy or showing friendliness. Sure, most of the time that is the case. But, like tail wagging there are signs that show some licking is not friendly licking. For example, when they flick their tongues out of the front of their mouths briefly that is a sign that they are about to attack and bite. Also, when they lick compulsively it is a sign of either insecurity or a bit of needy aggressive behavior. They are licking to hang onto you or to dominate you. But most of the time when they are licking you incessantly it means they adore you and want to clean you out of respect and worship, like they do with the alpha dogs of the pack.

Often times we may think shy dogs are insecure dogs that just need a friendly advance in order to warm them up to us. Be careful with the shy ones! They can often be the most dangerous dogs because they aren’t giving any warnings that they are about to bite. Dogs almost always warn before they attack or bite with a growl or a sneer- lifting their lips to show their teeth. But with shy dogs sometimes they are so shut down that they are very quiet with very little signs to warn that they are about to bite. So, it is important to pay attention to other signs. Shy dogs will back away or try to retreat. They will hang their heads down low and avoid eye contact or stare at you when they are uncomfortable. Shy dogs bite out of fear. Aggressive dogs bit out of dominance. Both are dangerous and need to be respected.

There are other dog gestures and behaviors that are interesting to observe that show you their nature. Dogs are very territorial and need and respect their individual space. If you watch dogs that share a home or yard or are playing at a dog park, you will notice that they respect each others space and walk around each other’s body bubbles. If they want to pass by another dog they will find an alternate route rather than infringe on that dog’s personal space. There are those socially inept dogs, just like people, who don’t have a clue and barge right through another dog’s space but it is rare and will be met with a reaction. Dogs, even the more mild mannered ones, will warn each other with a growl or sneer, to keep their distance or go around another way.

Dogs have a funny way of showing that they really like each other that is completely the opposite as we humans act when we like each other. They do not engage in eye contact. Eye contact for dogs, rather staring is not only rude but a sign of aggression and dominance. When they really like each other they don’t look at each other and seem to even be ignoring each other. But, when they are hovering around each other and following and playing with each other that means they really like each other. When they ignore each other without any kind of butt sniffing or show of interest then they don’t care one way or the other for each other. They are not friend or foe; they are simply strangers who don’t have any interest in connecting with each other. Sniffing is their way of showing interest in getting to know each other. If they allow others to sniff them or if they are doing the sniffing that is good social behavior for dogs that want to be friendly and get to know each other. So sniffing should not be discouraged just because we think it is uncouth or obscene because in the dog world it is like our human handshake or hugs.

Dogs are interesting and easy to read and understand if you are paying attention and observing their mannerisms. For the most part, dogs enjoy each other’s company and want to get along because that is how they best survive is in packs and families. They are happy and social creatures who know life is short so they wag more and bark less!

Aother – Deborah Brightstar

One of the difficult things for many pet owners to accept and understand is that they will likely have their pets for the duration of the animals’ life. Most cats and dogs will live anywhere between 10-20 years. The pet will age throughout this time period and change drastically with the years.

The crazy, uncontrollable and glowing puppy will eventually become a geriatric dog with a number of special needs. Seeing your pet grow old is often a difficult thing to deal with emotionally as they develop many aches and pains as well as serious disorders with age. It is never easy to see a pet in pain. It is especially difficult to deal with hurting pets when they have been a solid part of your life for a great many years.

Preparing yourself for a Pet’s Old Age

There are many things that older pets need. It takes much more time and effort to keep an older animal happy and healthy than it does to do so in a young animal. This is because the pet’s body is slowly breaking down. Certain things stop working the way they should and the animal needs supplemental care to make up for this.

Older animals will also likely begin to develop severe diarrhea and vomiting. This can come as a frustrating surprise to owners who have never dealt with old animals. Owners must now deal with smelly and extremely messy litter boxes and accidents. Some owners may even begin to feel a degree of resentment towards their beloved pets as they scrub up vomit and clean the carpets of fecal stains for what can sometimes feel like all day long.

Common Issues with Older Pets

There are some issues that are a constant worry for owners of older pets. These issues include:

• Weight issues-older animals are sedentary, so many become obese. But on the flip side, many animals become gravely underweight because their organs are not functioning correctly.

• Bones and joints-most older animals begin to suffer from painful and sometimes disabling arthritis. They are often not able to engage in activities that seem relatively easy such as bending over to drink or eat from dishes on the floor.

• Kidneys-the kidneys take a pretty big beating with age. It becomes difficult for animals to rid their bodies of wastes and other toxins.

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Aother – Joseph Devine

Keeping my three dogs and two cats fed is trouble enough- I don’t want to have to feed the mice too! But that’s exactly what I’d been doing up until a few weeks ago. No matter where I kept their food, the mice would find it and chew through the packaging in minutes. It wasn’t just a problem of losing food- the holes they made in the bags let even more food spill out, making a huge mess. And then, of course, there’s the fun of finding little mouse poops scattered around my garage.

You’d think that with two cats around, mice wouldn’t be a problem, but the fact is my little sweethearts are just too lazy to be any help here.A few week ago, I finally wised up and bought a proper pet food container. It took practically no time at all for those little thieves to disappear- no food meant no more mice! And now that I have such a well-designed Pet Food Storagecontainer, I’m finding out how much more convenient feeding can be. Stackable containers are one type of dog supplies saving me a lot of space, and my pets are getting every last crumb that I paid for- not the local wildlife. I can’t believe how long I waited to make such a simple, valuable purchase.

In the modern scenario of the cutting-edge technology, the internet is seemly at a major hand in making things viably easy. If you are a lover of pets, you can buy and order pets medications online and soon they will be delivered to your home. Well, the following are the benefits:

Most pet owners have an intense love towards their pets and they take care of them as if their own child. And how can you think to take your child to a vet hospital filled with other sick children? Those who have ever experienced taking their pets to the hospital understand how difficult it is to drive the care and going into the facility is also not an amorous experience for majority of pets.

The changing atmosphere is largely responsible in making your pets stressful and restless. As a matter of fact, you have the facility of the internet at your home, so you can order almost everything you need to have for your pets. In the modern busy life, not every pet parent has that much of time to practically make frequent trips back and forth to the vet’s office to fill prescriptions. But thankfully to the internet again, you do not need encounter such hassles. So now you are free to lead your life in your own way, no need to waste your time and bucks on this. Or if you have over one pet, you can still save a lot of money ordering required items in bulk.

All in all, you will get the following advantages online:

Order any product from the full ambience of your home

The price will be rather lesser than the offline vet office

Get automatic refills setup

You can save pretty sum of money on frequent order of medications.