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Why Dogs Start to Look Like Their Owners
You've probably heard it before: "Your dog kind of looks like you." But what if it goes deeper than appearance? From shared habits to emotional patterns, dogs don't just resemble their guardians - they begin to mirror them. The science behind it is real...and what it means might change how you see your dog.
erin4609
Mar 187 min read


Bowie the Union Steward: What an Embark Vet DNA Test Revealed About Ancient Northern Breed Genetics
When Bowie’s Embark Vet DNA test results arrived, they revealed something unexpected about his ancient northern breed dog genetics. Despite being a Husky–Malamute mix, Bowie carries an unusually high amount of retained ancient DNA — something that often shows up in dogs who still behave a little more like their working ancestors than modern companion breeds. That genetic blueprint has shaped everything from his communication style to his independence, and quite possibly even
erin4609
Mar 411 min read


Meet Your Ancient & Northern Dog Through Touch
Why Their Nervous System Changes Everything About Bodywork Husky meeting nose to nose with his bodywork practitioner If you live with a Husky, Malamute, Akita, or other northern or primitive breed, you’ve probably noticed something interesting. They don’t rush to please. They observe first. They assess. Then they decide whether your request makes sense. This isn’t stubbornness. It’s ancient wiring. Northern and primitive breeds evolved in environments where indepe
erin4609
Mar 29 min read


Why Dogs Eat Grass On Occasion
Dogs eating grass is common, but the reasons behind it aren't always what people think. While some assume it signals illness, research suggests it may relate to natural digestive behaviour, instinct, or mild gastrointestinal discomfort. Understanding when grass eating is normal - and when it may indicate a deeper issue - can help you better support your dog's overall health.
erin4609
Feb 256 min read


30 Fascinating Dog Facts (Part 3): How Dogs Show Love, Hide Pain and Read the People They Trust
A young Golden doodle and a senior Aussie mix communicate to each other their mutual intent to play. The older dog bows to the Golden Doodle, who is young and already in a "play bow" and irrespective of arthritis in the hips and lumbar area on the Aussie mix, he hides any joint discomfort but he does not hide his kind, youthful and loving personality towards this young Golden doodle. It is a perfect demonstration of polite dog communication prior to playing.
erin4609
Feb 2012 min read


🐾 Love, According to Dogs
This blog describes the top 3 ways dogs show they love you and 3 ways we can return the favour
erin4609
Feb 163 min read
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