Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Sometimes our dogs do things that we guess completely wrong. For example, many people take this to be a submissive behavior, when really your dog is inviting you (or another animal) to play and engage. Knowing this is sure to build a deeper bond between you.

By nature, dogs are most active at dawn and dusk. But when living with humans, most dogs adjust their sleeping patterns to that of their owners. If your pooch is showing restless behavior at night, consider these five factors that may be keeping him awake.

While we're inclined to correct our dogs for poor leash behavior, it's often the person at the other end of the leash who's to blame. How would your dog rate your walking performance? How many of these mistakes are you making that may be depriving your dog of the many benefits a walk offers?

They may drool over the flavor, but they're beset with problems galore — ranging from pathogenic bacteria, to choking and GI blockage hazards that could prove fatal. They're best left on the store shelf, to spare your pup this agony and rescue your wallet.