The Three Amigos – Understanding Differences Between the Wild and Domestic Dogs
To really understand the differences between wild dogs and domestic dogs, consider three canids, coyotes, wolves, and dogs. Despite their differences, they seem to crossbreed rather freely. Unfortunately, it can cause problems when an unexperienced pet owner keeps the offspring as a pet.
With all of the physical and emotional changes that happen to young people in their teens, that transition period can be quite difficult. The same can be said of dogs, and it’s in your best interests to know what to expect in the doggie teenage years. Adolescence can begin anywhere around 4-6 months depending on the breed; some dogs don’t “grow up” until as much as 2 years!
Anyone who has owned a dog knows how much pleasure they give. Many people consider their dogs a member of their family. Since many elderly folk reside in retirement complexes, it is important that they are able to keep their dogs with them. There are a lot of advantages to elderly people being able to own a dog.
If your dog can relax in the back yard for the afternoon and not find a good reason to dig at least one hole, then congratulations, you are one of the lucky 17% of dog owners who is not spending the weekend repairing your yard. For the rest of you, welcome to my world.