Growing up is rarely graceful, and puppies are no exception. As they learn how their legs work and discover the limits of ...

Around and around they go — dogs are often seen spinning in endless pursuit of their own rears. But why do dogs chase their tails? There are several possible reasons for this behavior, as well as ways ...

Our pets may not be able to communicate with words, but their actions can give us clues on how they feel. So what does it mean if your dog chases its tail? While some reasons are more benign than ...

German Shepherds are often known for being serious, intelligent, working dogs —but anyone who lives with one knows they’re ...

Golden retrievers are said to be an intelligent breed, yet social media videos often suggest otherwise. Take Nina, for example, who has a unique way of chasing her own tail. In a viral video shared on ...

Internet users can't get enough of a deaf pit bull trying to chase his own tail, but there was just one problem—it was only his shadow. Chasing their tail is a common habit among dogs, as they spin ...

As any dog owner knows, there are a few surefire ways to cue a pup’s wagging tail: arriving home from work, picking up their favorite toy or uttering the word “outside.” But why do dogs wag their tail ...

Sooner or later, everybody who lives with a dog finds himself asking the question "Why does my dog have a tail?" It turns out that there are several good reasons why tails are a useful piece of ...

Dogs are some of our oldest living companions, but they are not without their quirks. Be it funny faces, contortionist-like sleeping positions, or moments of energetic mania, dogs have character and ...