6. They're bored As pets, they don't often get to perform these tasks — but encouraging these innate abilities through training can help reduce boredom and build your dog's confidence.

Her dog, Nina, immediately sits up from the floor and offers her a toy. The text explains: "If I sigh like I'm bored, my dog instantly includes me in play time." This act of kindness has melted ...

Burying things also provides stimulation, so dogs might hide toys and food when bored or stressed. To keep your belongings safe, you can offer a special digging area and train them to only bury toys.

Supplementing a missing nutrient: A study involved a dog with a seven-year history of eating grass and then vomiting. After being put on a high-fiber diet, the situation resolved itself. Generally, ...