Understanding the unique neurological and physiological requirements of different dog breeds is essential for their well-being and proper care.

Dogs learn to read human emotions and behaviors through exposure, and those who live closely with humans tend to be better at interpreting human cues than those in less interactive environments.

To help dogs feel calm and safe, we should focus on tactile stimulation that they enjoy, rather than what we assume they like based on human behavior.

Offering a consent test when interacting with pets can help ensure they are comfortable with the contact, allowing them to express their preferences.

The concept of dominance in animal behavior should be understood through the lens of resource access rather than human sociological definitions, which can lead to misunderstandings in pet care. When a dog moves into your space quickly, it may see itself as the leader in the relationship, but this interpretation can be contentious as we often lack the language to understand animal behavior accurately.

Secure attachment in dogs allows them to self-regulate better after stress, while insecure attachment can lead to clinginess or avoidance behaviors.

Dogs display different facial expressions based on their emotional state, and studies have shown that they can exhibit distinct facial configurations in response to various stimuli, such as their owner's return or loud noises.

Gradually introducing pets to each other by first allowing them to hear and smell one another reduces the risk of aggression during their initial meeting.

Dogs have innate mechanisms for recognizing self versus other species, which prevents them from attempting to mate with different species unless it's a dominance behavior.