Dog Questions
Why is My Dog Digging?
Digging is not only an annoying habit, but it can also be destructive to your hard. If your dog is digging, there are a variety of reasons that could be the cause. It stems from their genetics and how their wolf ancestors act. Here are some of the reasons why your dog might be digging…
Is My Dog Sleeping Too Much?
Our dogs love to sleep… a lot. The average, healthy dog sleeps anywhere between 12 to 18 hours a day. But can our dogs sleep too much? There are medical conditions or illnesses that can lead to your dog oversleeping. It can also be hard to figure out if your dog is sleeping too much if…
Reading Your Dog’s Body Language
An important part of understand your dog is understanding how they communicate. While we use words to communicate, dogs use their energy and body language. To fully understand our dogs and read their needs, we should become more aware of their body language and what it means. Here are some ways to read your…
What Is My Dog Trying to Say to Me?
Every dog owner thinks that their dog is talking to them. Whether it is a bark or a growl or a whine, we think we know our dogs communication to some extent. But how much do we actually know? Here are some common vocal sounds your dog makes and what they mean! Happy Sounds Moans…
Why It’s Important to Let Your Dog Sniff
When we go on a walk with our dog, sometimes we try to pull our dog along when they stop to sniff. It can be frustrating to keep getting stopped by a sniffing dog, but dogs actually need this! Here’s some info on why dogs love to sniff and why it’s important to let them…
Choosing the Right Dog Breed for Your Family
Choosing a puppy for your family is a super exciting time! You want the perfect puppy for you, but you also want to the perfect match for that puppy. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing the new member of your family. Children If you have kids, you’ll want to make sure…
Breaking the Barking Habit
While barking can be helpful if there is an intruder in your home, it can also be irritating. Barking is completely normal behavior for dogs, but it can be helpful to teach your pup to not bark at everything. Here are some tips on what to do to break the barking habit! Contact Your Vet…
Reasons Why Adopting a Pet Is Better than Buying
Should you adopt a dog or buy one from a breeder? This is typically the first question asked before committing to a new four-legged family member. Here at Sit Means Sit, we want to encourage pet lovers everywhere to adopt. According to the ASPCA, 7.6 million animals enter shelters nationwide and 2.7 million of them…
Is it Weird That My Dog Eats Like This?
Dogs have extremely strange behavior and it can be hard for us to explain. Most of our four-legged family members eating habits come from their ancestors and it’s easy for us to say that it’s just in their nature. In the past, dogs have had to fight for their food and/or hide it from their…
How to Solve Unwanted Chewing
One morning you wake up to find that your precious new pup has chewed up his own bed and your favorite pair of shoes. It’s not something out of the ordinary for them to do. Puppies use chewing as a tool to explore the world around them and to relieve their pain when they are…