Have you ever wondered why your dog howls? Or why they bury bones in the backyard? Here are 10 questions and answers about dogs that you’ve always wanted to know! 1. Why do dogs wag their tails? Most people have heard that dogs wag their tail when they’re happy, but this isn’t always the case. Dogs use their tails to communicate all of their emotions with humans, other dogs or even 2. Why does my dog lick me? Dogs will often lick their owner or other people as they like the taste of their skin and as a sign of affection. For dogs, licking releases pleasurable endorphins and releases stress. 3. Why is chocolate bad for my dog? Though chocolate is a tasty treat for humans, for dogs it is poisonous. Chocolate’s toxic component is theobromine. Dogs process theobromine very slowly, which allows for it to build up in their system to toxic levels. Different types of chocolate have different amounts of theobromine, but chocolate should always be out of reach of dogs. 4. Do dogs dream? You may notice your dog twitching or emitting light barks in his sleep. And just like us, dogs dream and go through REM sleep, which is the cycle in which humans experience dreams. Vetstreet also found that puppies and older dogs usually dream more often than middle-aged dogs! 5. Why do dogs howl? There are four main reasons for why dogs howl. Ancestry, communications, sickness or injury, and separation anxiety. Because dogs are related to wolves, they could still have the urge to howl. They might not even know why they’re doing it. Howling is a normal thing for dogs to do as long as it is not chronic, pervasive or invasive. 6. Why do dogs have wet noses? Dog noses secrete a thin layer of moisture that helps to absorb scents. Then, they lick their nose, so they can essentially taste those scents. Having a wet nose is also one of the ways that dogs can regulate their body temperature. 7. Why do dogs have whiskers? Dog whiskers have follicles at the base, which have nerves that send messages to the dog’s brain. Whiskers serve as receptors for important information, such as size, shape, and the speed of nearby objects, people, or animals.

Inside the Dogs Chew and Play community, we will be discussing anything Dog related. Likes, dislikes, food, care, apparel, toys, treats, training, breeds, rescue, and the list goes on! Before doing anything - read the ground rules of our community here The key to success to starting and growing a community is ACTION, ACTION, ACTION! ➡️ Here's your first action item - introduce yourself in a comment below. 1️⃣Why do you like dogs? 2️⃣Do you currently have a dog? 3️⃣What is your favorite dog breed? 4️⃣Have you used a breeder or have you rescued a dog? Post a pic of your dog. Thanks for joining Dogs Chew and Play community! Let's start talking Dog's!