Dog Facts from Underground Fence-4less.com!

Here are some interesting dog facts, information and some training tips that may be helpful and useful to you.

Dog Gestures Can Mean Something

1. If your notice your dog scratching its ears, it doesn't necessarily have fleas. It could have any number of issues including ear mites, yeast, etc and should be seen by your vet.

2. Dogs bark for a large number of reasons, but often do so to get attention from other people or other dogs. Some other reasons that dogs bark include: to protect their territory, express a need or to initiate play.

3. Dogs communicate with their tail. A wag can mean many things - an aggressive dog may wag their tail, but it will be held high and moving rapidly. A playful dog will also hold his tail high, but it will be wagging in big arches from side to side. Meanwhile a dog that is afraid will hold his tail low and may wag it stiffly back and forth

What Dogs Don't Want

1. Many dogs are mildly allergic to perfumey scented shampoos. Consider using a mild oatmeal based shampoo when bathing your dog or you may end up with an itchy pup!

2. Most Dogs really don't like to play dress up.

3. Dogs dislike being bored and easily get into trouble when left to their own devices. Think of creative ways to keep your dog's mind active.

4. Most dogs don't like their own poop and will intentionally avoid it. Hey, dogs aren't dumb!

Amazing Dog Facts

1. The oldest dog on record is 29 years old. He was an Australian Cattle-Dog.
2. Dog's heart is similar to a human's - it has four chambers.
3. Basenji is the only dog that doesn't bark.
4. Oldest breed in the world is a Saluki - royal dog of Egypt and recognized as far back as 329 B.C.
5. Oldest American dog breed is the American Foxhound. They date back to 1650.
6. Chocolate affect dog's heart and nervous system. A few ounces are enough to kill a small dog.
7. In terms of human years, an one year old dog is equivalent to a 15 year old human.
8. Dogs turn in circles before lying down because when they were wild this turned long grass into a bed.
9. If never spayed or neutered, a female dog, her mate, and their puppies could product over 66,000 dogs in 6 year
10. Dog's nose prints are as unique as a human's finger prints and can be used to accurately identify them