I'm going to share a secret with you. Most of us would have at some point or the other, encountered a small dog on a leash that growls ferociously at us as we walk by. It will strain the chain, and make as if it was wishing it were free.

My personal experience shows that this is just a display of bravado! In most cases, if the dog is suddenly left off the leash, it will simmer down and pretend you're not there. This is specially true with small dogs. They seem to have a bit of a a complex, and feel that they have to prove that they're just as good as other dogs!
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I guess this is the first post on dog food blog that has nothing to do with dog food. However, I think this is important enough to share with all dog owners so please allow for a little side step.
It’s nearly 2008 and we welcome the New Year with a lot of fireworks. For a lot of animals this is not a pleasant time of the year. The unexpected loud bangs and flashes scare them. Some dogs do fine and don’t seem to notice the fireworks. But still, fear of fireworks is fairly common. Dogs that are afraid show signs such as shaking, trembling, more drooling than usual, some dogs start barking or howling, others may try to hide or get away. Also you dog may loose bladder or bowel control or experience temporary diarrhea because of the stress.

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