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Breeds & Behaviour

Field notes on the dogs we live with and the strange, wonderful things they do. Breed deep-dives, behaviour explainers, and the occasional theory I can't shake.

Breeds & Behaviour

Why Do Some Dogs Watch TV While Others Don't Seem to Notice It?

Part of the answer is personality. Part of it is a real, measurable difference in how canine eyes process light.

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Breeds & Behaviour

Why Do Dogs Get the Zoomies?

That sudden after-bath sprint around the house has an actual scientific name, and even veterinary behaviorists admit they don't fully understand it.

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Breeds & Behaviour

Do Dogs Laugh?

The real science behind the breathy “hhuh-hhuh” sound your dog makes mid-play — and what researchers actually found when they studied it.

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Breeds & Behaviour

Why Is My Dog Anxious? The Signs, the Causes, and What Actually Helps

What canine anxiety actually is, the many things that can cause it, how to spot the quieter signs, and when to bring in a vet.

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Breeds & Behaviour

Why Do Dogs Take So Long to Decide Where to Pee?

The long sniff isn't fussiness — it's your dog reading the messages and deciding what to say back. What the science shows.

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Breeds & Behaviour

Do Dogs Really Love Us? What the Science Says

We call it love easily enough — but is it really there on their side? What the science actually shows.

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Breeds & Behaviour

Why Do Dogs Love Sticks So Much?

Some dogs catch a kind of stick madness. Here's what's actually going on behind it.

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Breeds & Behaviour

Why Does My Dog Lean on Me?

Usually it's trust and affection — the dog's version of a hug. A look at what leaning means, the dominance myth, and when to pay attention.

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Why Does My Dog Do That? 10 Funny Dog Habits, Explained

From the head tilt to the zoomies — 10 funny dog habits explained with a little science, a lot of love, and zero panic.

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