Awesome Doggies ; dog behavior ; dogs

Our pets become like family, so when a pet gets lost it’s devastating. Yet it is an all too common experience. In fact, every year the incidence of lost dogs rises during summer. Understanding why and how dogs become separated can be key to prevention and pet safety. Every dog has a unique personality and temperament…

 by the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University and published in the journal Behavioral Processes, says that dogs prefer petting over vocal praise. Like, a lot. Like, petting is up there with a nice T-bone steak. So, it probably comes as no surprise that your dog loves a good tummy rub. What dog doesn’t,…