November 2023
As dogs age, they may switch their sleeping positions and prefer to sleep on their sides since sleeping belly-up can put pressure on their spines.
Some dogs love to stick their heads out of car windows because their olfactory sense is at least 10,000 times better than humans and they are treating themselves to a pleasant sensory overload, potentially with an intoxicating effect. But be careful if you let your dog do this. They can be injured by flying debris or, even worse, fall out of the car.
Humans barking into dogs’ faces was a hot TikTok trend in 2021. But over time, this could confuse them, stress them out, or lead them to fear you, according to the American Kennel Club.
For more than 40 years, monks and nuns at the monastery of New Skete in Cambridge, New York, have bred and trained German Shepherds. They have also written a book, "How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Classic Training Manual for Dog Owners."
Norah Jones's song "The Man of the Hour" is about her poodle, Ralph.