The dog suddenly freezes, ears forward, staring into the yard. A moment later the barking begins. To a person looking outside, the yard may appear completely still. No one is walking by, no cars are passing, and the street seems quiet. Many owners step outside expecting to find the cause, only to discover that everything … Read more
Every few steps during a walk, the dog lowers its nose to the ground. A patch of grass, the edge of a sidewalk, or the base of a tree suddenly becomes the most interesting place on the entire street. The leash slackens as the dog slows down. The walk slows to a crawl while the … Read more
During a walk, everything seems normal. The dog pauses beside a patch of grass and lowers its nose to investigate the scent lingering there. Then the dog suddenly drops onto its back. A moment later it is wriggling from side to side, legs kicking lightly as it rolls across the grass. The leash twists slightly … Read more
Halfway down the block, the dog suddenly stops. The leash goes still. The dog stares ahead as if something important has just appeared in the distance. A moment later the walk continues as if nothing happened. Moments like this can leave owners wondering what just happened. Situations like this often lead people to ask: why … Read more