Postsmarvelman memberin Curators Community • 11 mo. ago • 4 min readThe window wait routineThere’s something nearly adorable in the way some dogs lean at the window awaiting their person's arrival home. You see it on videos and pictures everywhere on the internet. The dog sitting upright on the couch or perhaps just leaning at the window like a little soldier. Ears perked up. Eyes fixed forward. Waiting patiently. And the second they…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 11 mo. ago • 4 min readDogs are the best therapyI no longer second guess it. Dog is the ultimate therapy. And not the fancy clinical type with sofas and clipboards, but the other type that matters. You come down and do not feel well and they just intuitively know and show up with the exact kind of energy that you require. Questions asked none. Expectations made none. Only pure presence.…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 11 mo. ago • 5 min readDogs and gaslightingI believe what everyone assumes dogs are going to do is that they're going to get up and do something that is going to mess up or cause trouble, and they're going to just walk away as if nothing has ever happened. You can have your dog knock over a drink or rip up a couch or usually screw up an entire room and by the time you even respond, the…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 11 mo. ago • 22 min readDo dogs dream tooMany of us see our dogs do odd things while they sleep which we note. They may run in place and the legs will twitch. Also, at times it is apparent that they are having a dream as they let out little sounds. It is common for dog owners to think that what their dogs experience is similar to what we as humans go through in our sleep. In short they…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 12 mo. ago • 4 min readToy TimeHaving a dog in the house is a great thing. Dogs are friendly, loyal and super fun to be with. They always bring joy and love into our homes, at least form the dog lover that is. But you see, sometimes dogs can be very active, too active. They want to play all the time, they want your attention and they may not understand when you are busy or…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 4 min readPeople try to lose tracking dogs and it rarely worksWhen a person runs from the police, especially out in the country or woods, there's a sure thing a dog is chasing. Not just any dog, tracker dogs. They don't bark much. They don't need to. They just lower their nose and off they go. The minute they catch a scent, they're running. And people who are running know that. That's why they start trying…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 3 min readSome Dogs Really Do Want to Chase Cars and It Can Get DangerousSome dogs watch a car go by and that's it, they're stuck. Perked up ears, stiff body, ready to get outta there. It's not all dogs, but with some breeds, it's like the flight reflex kicks in before they realize what's going on. Sighthounds, Terriers, and Herding breeds do it most frequently. Their brains are set up to catch moving objects. Cars…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 2 min readThinking About German Shepherds?People can’t help but pay attention to a German Shepherd. Maybe it’s because they are so big and strong and walk confidently. They don’t have the friendly, open eyes that so many other dogs do. They focus their gaze on you and don’t blink. Sometimes a deer will be quietly watching you from behind a fence. Simply looking at this can drive…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 2 min readSmelling Like DogIt’s normal that, after walking your dog or sitting with them on the couch, you find that your clothes have a doggy scent. It may not be a pleasant smell, but it’s mostly just the way your dog, their fur and outside air smell. It’s possible you won’t see the effects at first. Yet, once you’re in a meeting or stand in a store queue, you start…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 2 min readCan Dogs be in the church though?In some churches, you find wood pews, bright stained glass and the smell of old books and melted candles. Other holidays are marked by lots of music and good cheer. Visitors visit to relax, pray, reflect or join in with the people there. Occasionally, someone will bring in a dog that isn’t a service dog, but one that wags its tail and happily…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 2 min readThe Joy of Petting a DogOftentimes, when you see your dog laid out on the floor, half asleep, you wonder if you should bring them anything. Then, every now and then, your dog will nudge your hand with its nose or fall over happily, asking for some love. Touching your pet is a bit like carrying on a quiet conversation. Perhaps that’s why so many people find it so…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 2 min readAll Dogs Go To heaven, do they?Visiting the dog shelter is a cool thing though. You may listen to an idea the first time and think it’s a little strange, but it can stay with you such as the idea that dogs go to heaven. Although it sounds like a scene from a kids’ film, I find there’s something a bit true about it, even if you’re skeptical about heaven. Being…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 4 min readWhen a Dog Knows the End Is NearAccording to many experts, dogs seem to understand when they are close to death. Not all dogs necessarily act in such a manner and they don't all act in the same way. What typically happens is that they change their behavior. Suddenly, quietness prevails. A dog may want to be by your side all the time or he may very well go away to find another…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 3 min readTrain a Dog TimeIt is not easy to train a dog but it could be an excellent experience if done correctly. When the dog is trained, it is cheerful, calm and good company. Most people believe that dog training requires sternness and yelling but it is not the best method. Dogs learn worse once they get scared and baffled. You need to train the dog using love, time…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 5 min readHot Dogs Don’t Last Forever in the FridgeBeen talking about dogs now let's talk about the hot ones, pun intended 😂 This one It is quite common for a pack of beef hot dogs you buy in the store to have some that you never eat. The rest, of course are usually left in the fridge to make room for next time, however, this will not last forever because, in the fridge, even on…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 4 min readPitbulls Are Not Born to Be AggressiveSo you consider pitbulls to be very dangerous dogs? Well a lot of people do. They believe that their whole life, the pitbull is looking for an opportunity to bite or fight. But this does not hold true for every pitbull. Each dog, like human beings, has its uniqueness. Some of them are calm and friendly. Others may be fearful or retaliate because…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 5 min readWhen Dogs Bark at NothingSometimes you're just sitting there watching TV or reading a book and out of the blue, your dog jumps up and starts barking like crazy. You look around and there isn't a soul at the door, nor any other animal. Nothing at all. You even walk out and check, but there really is nothing. Quite a number of dog owners experience this and it makes you…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 6 min readNot Every Dog is for EveryoneMany adore dogs for their cuteness, loyalty and the joy they bring. Each dog is unique. Some are very well behaved and calm but others are opposite. Some pups are practically low maintenance and adore attention, while some can be in your face about it. Some require very diligent care, training, and time in all honesty, they are prone to…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 4 min readThe Dog I Love the MostI have liked dogs from the beginning of my youth, even before owning one. I admire the special way dogs look at you, follow you, and stay close when you are sad. I have seen many dogs come and go in my life and I think all dogs are good in their own way, but if I had to choose my absolute favorite breed, that would be the Golden Retriever.…marvelman memberin Curators Community • 1 yr. ago • 5 min readDo dogs have a favorite person?Some say that dogs love everyone in the same way. But if you're the lucky owner of one, you may not share that opinion. You must have watched your dog following one person more closely, looking at one person more tenderly, or responding to commands better when given by one person in your family. So, do dogs have a favorite human? I believe they…
