Archive | July, 2010

Do Anxious Dogs Mimic Anxious Humans?

A study at the Hungarian Institute of Sciences shows that dogs mimic human behavior. Check out a video of the Dog Mimicking Study! Does this mean that we also mimic human emotions? If you humans are showing signs of anxiety when you leave the house us dogs can read it off of you and will [...]

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Top Toys for Separation Anxiety Dogs

Top Toys for Separation Anxiety Dogs

Here are some of my favorite toys that help me keep my mind off of being alone. Most of them keep me occupied for an hour or more when my owners are gone and are safe for me even when I am alone. Premier Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug, Medium/Large This toy is really great. I can [...]

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Car Accidents and Anxious Dogs

Saturday when I was riding in the back seat of my owners car someone turned right in front of us even though we had a green light and they had a red light! My owner tried her best to slow down but we still hit them. I was sleeping in the back car but when [...]

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How dogs tell you they are anxious

As a dog, I can’t talk to my owner and tell her that I am feeling uncomfortable. For some reason no matter how much I bark she just doesn’t get what I’m saying! Sheesh!! So I have to use my best doggie body language to show her that I’m feeling anxious inside or if I’m [...]

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