and…WHY DO DOGS DRINK FROM THE TOILET? 

Yes, that is another good question – and that is the title of a book written by veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker.  Here are some answers to DOG related questions which have been plaguing you – found on ABCNEWS.COM 

* And another question – WHY DO MALE DOGS LIFT THEIR LEG?   So they can get their scent at nose-level for other dogs, and so the breeze will easily catch the scent and carry it around the neighborhood.

*  WHY DO DOGS YAWN?   Are they bored or sleepy?   Nope, neither.  A dog’s yawn is more stress related.  It can either be a stress response to excitement -  like a dog may yawn before going into an agility competition.  Or – a dog may yawn when it’s stressed in a negative way.  It’s a signal they are not entirely comfortable.  Get this – dogs are also like humans, if you are yawning, they’ll yawn back.

*  WHY DO DOGS ROLL AROUND IN STINKY STUFF?   Because to them, it smells great.  A dog’s nose is hundred times more sensitive than ours and to them, that decaying something in the yard is like the aroma of perfume.  If a dog finds a stink pile, they may roll in it as a way of celebrating. 

*  DO DOGS HATE CATS?  No – dogs really don’t know what they hate.  Some dogs have a strong hunting instinct, like terriers, and they chase cats because they are one kind of prey.  Those types of dogs were bred to chase anything that moves.  For them, it’s strictly business with nothing personal.  There are plenty of dogs which can live in harmony with cats and other types of animal pets.

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