Author: YoCanine

Helping you connect with your canine. We offer pup parents health tips, recipes, activity ideas, DIYs and more.

If you’re a dog owner, you probably have no doubt that dogs have emotions. You can tell when your pup is happy or when he’s scared. And, sometimes, it even seems like your four-legged friend can pick up on your emotions, too. While dogs can feel emotion, they can’t feel the range of emotions that humans do. And, even if you recognize certain emotions, they could actually be a different feeling. For example, the look of shame your dog gives you after he’s pooped in the house is actually a look of fear—because researchers don’t think canines can feel guilt…

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There’s one rule in the house according to this dog: Any hugs need to include me. When this fur dad hugs his wife, their golden retriever gets super jealous. After he climbs on the sofa, he joins in and even paws his fur mama for more hugs. Finally, he curls into them to make sure he’s the center of attention. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJO76N5krJU

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Your dog deserves a bowl as special as they are. Although they’ll eat from just about anything, let’s be real, a nice bowl also really elevates a room. Let’s bypass the standard steel bowl and see what other options there are. Here are 10 super fancy dog bowls to go mutts for. #1 Marbled Bone Dry Ceramic Bowls A fancy dinner indeed. Your doggo will be able to enjoy his nice home-cooked meal in dishes suit for a king. Price: $20.13 Pawsative Ruffview: “I’m so glad I bought these! They match our countertop here at home so they make…

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Every dog needs some snuggling now and then. But sometimes they want it on their own schedule. In the cute dog video below, a dog starts whining because his owner won’t let him on the sofa. After multiple rejections, he takes matters into his own hands and hops up anyways. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i-h_klSUiU Must-Haves for Pit Bull Fur Parents If you love pit bulls, check out these finds from Amazon. Pit Bull Graphic T-Shirt This is made from water-based ink and features a beautiful graphic illustration of a pitbull with the words “Pit Bulls they steal your heart.” Unlike standard…

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Millennials may be putting off marriage and babies, but they’re still getting puppies! According to a 2017 survey, 44% of millennials consider dogs as “starter children.” But are they really? In this post, we’re going over the similarities and differences between raising fur child and raising an actual child. Similarities Between Dogs and Babies Dogs and babies can be comparable in some ways. Secure Base Effect This effect refers to the bond between baby and parent, giving the child a safe place from the rest of the environment. Researchers found that dogs and dog parents also share a…

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