Dogs aren’t completely color blind but they don’t see color very well. There are two types of retina cells, rods and cones. Rods detect light. Cones detect color. Dogs have many more rods than cones. Dogs do see better than…
Monthly Archives: October 2009
When’s the best time to bond with my puppy?
The “critical period of socialization” for a puppy is between 3 and 13 weeks of age. It starts when the puppy opens her eyes at 3 weeks of age and is strongest for the next 10 weeks, but dogs never…
Why does my dog wag his tail?
Your dog’s tail says a lot about how he’s feeling. A happy dog that is busy interacting or exploring will hold his tail high and wag it horizontally. When he stops to check something out, the tail drops and stops…
Does my dog really smile?
Ever wondered if your dog is really smiling at you? You certainly know he’s happy to see you and it looks like he’s smiling … Dogs are capable of facial expressions, just not as many as humans. Your dog’s smile…
