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#Bark, #Canine, #dog, #DomesticDog, #MansBestFriend,  This is excerpted from  TIME How Dogs Think: Inside the Canine Mind , now available at retailers and on  Amazon . You speak dog better than you think you do. You may not be fluent; that would require actually being a dog. But if you went to live in a dogs-only world, you’d be pretty good at understanding what they’re saying. You can tell a nervous yip from a menacing growl, a bark that says  hello  from a bark that says  get lost . You can read the body language that says happy, that says sad, that says tired, that says scared, that says  Please, please, please play with me right now! Think that’s not a big deal? Then answer this: What does a happy bird look like? A sad lion? You don’t know, but dog talk you get. And as with your first human language, you didn’t even have to try to learn it. You grew up in a world in which dogs are everywhere and simply came to understand them. That, by...

#Psychology #MentalHealth #Phobias #Animalphobias #Spider #Snake #Dog You may be best advised not to read this article late at night or before you eat. Psychologists at the National Institute of Mental Health and Charles University in the Czech Republic have surveyed a large sample of non-clinical volunteers to gauge their reaction to 24 creatures that are commonly the source of specific animals phobias. The results, published in the British Journal of Psychology, contribute to our understanding of animal phobias and could prove incredibly useful to horror writers. Among the key findings is that spiders were unique in being both intensely fear- and disgust-inducing in equal measure. The researchers said this may be due to their mix of disgusting properties – including their “quirky ‘too-many-legs’ body plan” – combined with the fact they are “…omnipresent in our homes, often lurking in the hidden dark places and capable of fast unpredictable movement.” In other words, the intense ...

#Dog #Pets #Dying #SayingGoodbye #NaturalPassing #LossofYourPet #Grief #Sadness #PetMemorial #Triple5LightTherapy #BlackTherapist #Triple5Light.com Your dog is a beloved member of the family. While it is never pleasant to think about their passing, the time will inevitably come that you must say goodbye. Whether your dog has struggled with a terminal illness or is merely reaching old age, they may begin showing signs that their life is coming to an end. Recognizing the signs that a dog is dying will allow you and your family to prepare. You’ll be able to make arrangements for their final days, whether you let your dog pass away naturally or choose humane euthanasia. Signs a Dog Is Ready to Pass As a loving pet owner, you know your dog better than anyone and will notice when they are not acting like themselves. While each dog’s experience is different, there are similar patterns of behavior that may mean the end is close. If you find yourself asking “Is my dog dying?”, you should monito...