8 Odd Dog Behaviors That Have Hidden Meanings

Did you know that there are hidden meanings in the odd things dogs do, like licking their noses, or sneezing while they play, or sniffing our crotches when they say hello to us? In this video you'll learn the secret meaning behind the following strange dog behaviors:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Why Do Dogs Look At Us So Much?
1:37 Why Do Dogs Sniff Our Crotch To Say Hello
2:56 Why Do Dogs Sneeze So Much?
3:34 Why Do Dogs Circle Before Lying Down
4:36 Why Do Dogs Turn Away From Us When Sleeping?
5:16 Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
6:07 Why Do Dogs Sleep At Our Feet?
6:52 Why Do Dogs Lick Their Noses So Much?

[@FurPalsFirst]

Than you so much to everyone watching! If you would like more videos like this, please click "like" and subscribe. Your support means so much to Starbuck and I! Thank you 🐕

[@johncain1727]

Starbuck is pretty stinkin cute; is he a corgi/shepherd mix?

[@lydiawhitting5406]

All of which described.. and sniff you up, then sneeze on you. One that's interested me is eating poop or garden soil. I have to assume from what I've read, it's minerals from the soil that's maybe lacking in diet if they don't care for veges perhaps. 🤷

[@FurPalsFirst]

@@johncain1727 Thank you so much! I think the nicest compliment you can ever give to a dog parent, is telling them that their dog is cute, LOL! He is a Swedish Vallhund. On the street though, the most common guess he gets, is exactly that: a Corgi/Shepherd mix because that is honestly exactly what they look like. I have seen the cross before and it looks uncannily similar to a Swedish Vallhund.

[@FurPalsFirst]

@@lydiawhitting5406 that is an excellent question! For some dogs it probably is a scavenger instinct if their diet is lacking. Although honestly, for others like Starbuck, it's probably just a taste thing. He also loves to taste soil wherever he wanders. My personal guess is that since the Vomeronasal Organ is in the roof of their mouths, he'll eat stuff around him, to enhance it's smell.

[@demonmumma8873]

Truly love you and Starbuck thanks much u2 ur vids are very informative to the point short and sweet, iv learnt more in you're vid here than others iv viewed that have been twice as long, No insult to other Creator's All people absorb information differently and you guys are great teachers for myself and Hammer my bully x preschooler lolz

[@Rocket5150]

The more people I meet, the more I love my dog.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

My former roommate’s dog used to crawl under my covers and sleep by my feet, or behind my knees. When I’d lift up the covers in the morning, he’d be on his back, still by my feet. I’d pick him up and move him to the top of the sofa back, he’d still be totally asleep. Don’t know where he is now, but I miss that little baby.

[@mydashcam4258]

Best creatures on Earth! Endless love, loyalty, pure river positive energy ❤.

[@JulesKM]

My dog always used to sneeze more around my Mom than anyone else. This was because he knew she was a bit nervous around dogs. He wanted her to know he was just having fun and not to worry!

[@maxsothcott4484]

Our 15 year old English springer spaniel (who we lost last month 😢) exhibited all of these traits! The grass eating thing was an initial worry, however the vet said most dogs eat grass because they like it! One of the endearing things when she ate grass, was the immense care she took in selecting only the greenest and tenderest shoots! High class puppy she was indeed and very sadly missed!

[@Kakarot64.]

Probably because the sugar content of those blades of grass make them taste the sweetest.

[@Ihatemyjob1]

Sorry for your loss

[@shelteredsparrow2736]

I had a dog that we tried to teach the command “speak” to. Every time we command him to speak he sneezed. We lived in Bolivia for four years. “Salud” is what you say to someone in Bolivia when someone sneezes. This was close enough to “salud” for the dog to take that as the command to sneeze. A Bolivian came to visit us here in the states. He literally fell off the chair laughing at this he thought it was so funny.

[@FurPalsFirst]

Wow! Haha, as funny as that is, it is also pretty incredible because a lot of dogs struggle to tell the difference between words that sound similar, so your dog must have been very smart 🐕

[@shelteredsparrow2736]

@@FurPalsFirst I had heard that dogs listen to the first word of a command. That was what made me try this. Knowing that “Salud” and “speak” would sound the same to my pee brained Harvey. It really created a situation where I could create a really funny trick.

[@badbiker666]

My job requires me to knock on doors and talk to people (NOT sales). My favorite part of the job is meeting new dogs! Recently, I met someone in their driveway and they were surrounded by their six dogs. One of them came up to me and jammed its nose straight into my crotch. She got embarrassed and apologized, but I am a dog person. I told her that it was OK, he was just saying hello. Dogs always seem to know when they meet a "dog person" like me. When I sleep "alone," i.e. when my wife is away from home overnight, my dog, Guinness, aways sleeps right next to me, not at my feet (4:37 in the video). He's a Rottweiler mix, 60 lbs, and too large to fit at the end of the bed. He starts off with his head on my wife's pillow. But when I wake up, he is usually facing the foot of the bed with his back to me (and snuggling up against me). That allows him to face the door, so I certainly believe that he is doing his best to protect me. Of course, this is purely symbolic. If anyone knocks on our door, he barks his head off until we open the door, then he goes and hides under the kitchen table! LOL I love my big guy, even when he's acting weird. Great video!

[@daisy8297]

I wish my dog would sleep at my feet! He starts off there, but makes his way up to my pillow the minute I fall asleep. It scares the crap out of me when I open my eyes in the morning to find him an inch away from my face, staring at me 😳

[@stephens2984]

my dog would sleep on my feet in bed and i could not bare the weight and the heat enough that, in my sleep, i would kick her off the bed and the thump of the landing would wake me. i got her to sleep on the pillow beside me and happiness reigned.

[@iplaymytele]

My dog does the same thing…! It gets where I cannot roll over at night …🙄

[@kikialdrich4574]

The sneeze thing is amazing. When I’m being playful with my 10 year old Maltese, we have at least 3 sneezes before she gets to the good stuff.

[@pattihanson7921]

Blew my mind about the sneezing. I would bend down to greet my dog and instead of licking he would sneeze.

[@FurPalsFirst]

That is so sweet, he is so excited to see you!

[@susank.9223]

According to my vet, dogs also sneeze when they are anxious or stressed out.

[@fryertuck6496]

Dogs sneezing is them laughing.

[@fryertuck6496]

​@@susank.9223Vets are uninformed drones. Read the nature of animal healing by Martin Goldstein.

[@jamesbennett5189]

My lab rottweiler smiles and sneezes when hes excited lol

[@anitabonita224]

Thank you! I think I heard about the sneezing thing recently somewhere else. The circling thing - I thought was just to make themselves comfortable… so why do they do the “digging” action before they circle most times ? Glad to know reason now for butt in my face. My dog usually sleeps on my feet for a bit then move somewhere else. Very rare now I wake up with him next to me but when he is we have special morning cuddles.

[@StarshipTr00per]

Very informative well presented and edited. I own dogs for 35 years and I knew most of them but to be honest I never knew why they eat grass. I was also under the impression that they do to ease their stomach if they feel sick. Doing it because they like the taste of it makes sense. Pasha, our current best freind, does it often and he is never sick. I also understood the social interaction of crouch sniffing but didn't know about the interpretation of the pheromones. Thank you and keep it up.

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you! Pasha sounds a lot like Starbuck 🐕 a grass-munching dog, haha! It is also just a guess. But I wonder if maybe Starbuck might do it to enhance the smell, too. They have an organ in the roof of their mouth that they use to enhance their smell when eating scent particles. So I wonder if maybe he eats some grass, to enhance the smell on it. But that is just a guess, haha. Most likely, it's just as the vet said, it's because he likes the taste.

[@stupidllama5656]

My dog does eat grass normally but she does eat an abnormal amount when she does have to puke

[@peterthomas5792]

> "Why do dogs sniff peoples crotches when they say hello?". I used to do that too, but the police put me on a watch list.

[@ianlassitter2397]

🤣🤣

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

My ex-wife and I had two Airedale Terrier females when we were homesteading in BC, Canada. Not only did these two forty pound wonders chase off thousand pound Grizzly bears but when I was working they would sit together and watch me INTENTLY as if they were trying to learn and understand what I was doing. It was almost eerie ... I almost expected them to start a conversation about the project I was working on. Great dogs. RIP, Doggos.

[@FurPalsFirst]

Oh Airedale Terriers! They are such beautiful dogs. And smart dogs too! I bet they were wonderful companions.

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

@@FurPalsFirst They were AMAZING. We were the only homestead in the area which was NOT harassed by a rogue Grizzly Bear terrorizing the rest of the area one summer. We didn't even know it was around because our forty pound girls kept it away. Every other dog in the area was useless. When we were building the house, our neighbour came to visit with her new baby in a pram. She parked the baby in front of the house in the sun and our girls came over, sniffed the baby thoroughly then they planted themselves one on each side of her and DID NOT MOVE until we had strolled around and finished our visit with the neighbour. They were well trained as companion dogs but the protective instinct was all theirs. One time we came home and there were three bears and two cubs raiding the next door orchard. We stopped and let the girls out for a bit of fun. Those poor, poor bears spinning in circles to keep the dogs in sight then the ran like H into the forest after the cubs came down from the trees. Just another day of fun and frolic for the two of them. I had dogs most of my life but these two Airedales were the most amazing, courageous, strong, sturdy, smart, loving and caring dogs I have ever had. They were actual independent thinkers who were in a genuine cooperative, symbiotic relationship with us. In fact, they were smart enough to leave the resident Moose alone but would always deal with the bears. Many of our neighbors didn't go far from their homes for fear of the bears but we went wherever we wanted whenever we wanted and were completely safe and guarded by these two forty pound dynamos. Would love to have one more dog before I die but ... apartment living and all that. Thanks for your reply. Cheers!

[@aprilnatividad4321]

Wow, this is super informative! My toy poodle Charlie always lie on feet, on top my legs and sleeps in between my legs. 🐕😄

[@FurPalsFirst]

How wonderful, Charlie is keeping you safe (and warm!)

[@freakygoblin3068]

When talking about sneezing, people should look up reverse sneezing as it can be frightening if they come across it without knowing what it is.

[@goldenbelief101]

My dog does every single thing you mentioned about Starbuck. Earlier I was too concerned because of her behavior but now I am relieved. Thank you for sharing this information. 😊

[@tormentors]

Dogs are the best thing God created ❤

[@DaelinD]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_breeding

[@bunkyman8097]

God created the wolf, man created the dog.

[@kubengovender5234]

Hail Satan.

[@tormentors]

@@kubengovender5234 Yeah sure 😂😂😂

[@Belovedfire]

No humans are created in God’s image not animals

[@johnmccloskey7347]

We've had 17 dogs in our house over the last 20+ years, and about 1/3 of them have liked to eat poop. Yuckie as it seems to us, it's a bit of a genetic thing that we just can't manage to break 'em on, despite various diets for the group over the years. Three of the present four will do it - and it seems to get worse with their ages as they regress and become more instinctual. As I researched it I found that it's compelling to them because historically it was the way for them to get "nutrition" during lean times, getting undigested stuff back into their systems. Gross, but somewhat understandable in that situation - but sure doesn't explain why the youngest here now will follow the others around waiting for her "hot lunch" when there's food in the bowls, treats on the floor, and lots of other options! 😮

[@davidgarris2513]

Poopsicles

[@FurPalsFirst]

Wolves will eat poop (their own) 🐺 and for good reason too, they need to eat the parasites in it. But dogs no longer need to (their poop is now parasite free). But for some of them, that instinct is still clearly there in the form of general poop eating. Starbuck will sometimes eat duck poop, lol. Trying to tell him though, that he no longer need to eat it, for some reason doesn't seem to work 🤔😂🤷🐕

[@Inquisitor_Vex]

@@FurPalsFirstsurely, once they’ve pooped, they don’t need to worry about the parasites anymore?

[@FurQ69]

We rescued a dog that ate her own poo but everytime I caught her doing it I brushed her teeth, she hated this and that soon stopped her once she associated them.

[@redlefevre5448]

Put a teaspoon of meat tenderizer in their food. It seems to make the poop inedibly nasty (no clue why/how). It's completely safe in small doses, tasteless, cheap, and it completely cured my two dogs after about a month. It's been years since I've seen them eat any poop.

[@CS.Waterhouse]

Great clip, thanks for sharing x

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind comment, it means a lot to us 😊🐕

[@user-nl6hs1uj7x]

Thanks so much for the video I just learned much from these odd behaviors, I have dogs and they do behave the same way as highlighted in this video.. thank you so much..

[@FurPalsFirst]

And thank you for watching! Hello to you and your dogs from Starbuck and I 👋🐕

[@MeissnerEffect]

Excellent work, research and production! Great topic too!!

[@traveller4738]

I just subscribed, great video. Now my lab’s behaviour is making more sense! Thanks. Greeting from the Bay of Plenty 😊

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you so much. Hello from Starbuck and I in Christchurch 👋🐕

[@ngneer999]

When your dog is very tired and walks in a circle on the bed does he scratch at the center of the circle? Hypothesis: He's making a nest to sleep in and outdoors he would be digging out a small pit in the dirt.

[@FurPalsFirst]

He does do this and that is a hypothesis that makes a lot of sense! It is so funny how many wolf instincts dogs still have, despite the fact that they now live very safe and sheltered lives, haha! 🐕

[@bengelukkig3738]

I have 2 huskies and know exactly what they want or try to say to me. Our connection is strong and they listen well. And howcome? Only because ive been spending time with them regularly, I come sit next to them on the floor and have some time together, talking to them etc. Not briefly but for 10-20 minhtes. People dont understand how important that is…

[@TonyMarselle]

Roofus could understand English as well as anyone. I just talked to him all day and used conversational release words and he figured the rest out. No leash in the city and lived to be almost 20. Long live roofus

[@bengelukkig3738]

Id like to add this aswell; when you start learning this language then you will be able to not only hear and understand them but also feel them as if you are strongly connected enough to move like 1, just like the packs they would have in the wild. You really can sense their senses if you are focusing on it.

[@AryaTheRescueDog]

Thanks for this. Greetings from New Zealand ❤

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you, hello from Christchurch 👋

[@AryaTheRescueDog]

We're in Rotorua 🙂

[@FurPalsFirst]

Oh how lovely! Starbuck was raised in Rotorua as a puppy. I flew up there to adopt him and bring him home here. It's so beautiful I am sure your dog/s love it!

[@AryaTheRescueDog]

@@FurPalsFirst Christchurch is beautiful too. My hubby guessed that's where you were. Lovely to meet you and Starbuck ❤

[@lzrd8460]

Thanks, so interesting & really did answer some of my questions. 👏👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Slutuppnu]

I love dogs because they're so honest. When a dog tells you she loves you, there's no trace of deception. Dogs aren't capable of deception, and you have to love that. Dogs are just like humans but better.

[@Tohnren]

Love to see a fellow hobby board gamer in an unexpected place! Nice collection :)

[@theOsitoProject]

My late dog Osito exhibited all of these treats. Particularly at night he always slept at my feet, and I always felt like he didn't wanted to be close to my head to hugging him

[@TheJasonaut]

Thanks for the video, very informative :). I thought it had great pacing and feel too.

[@GI-JOEs]

Awesome video. i enjoyed it and it explained some things about my dog. lol also cool board games you got in the background. I also bought darkest dungeon. I am still painting the figures. how you enjoying it ?

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you! And nice spotting! That is one of the games on the "to-play" list but haven't yet played. Been playing a lot of Thunderstone Quest recently and do highly recommend that.

[@GI-JOEs]

@@FurPalsFirst Awesome. thanks i will check out Thunderstone Quest. My friends and i played Darkest Dungeon and got destroyed with so much stress. It was just bad luck on our rolls. But it was lots of fun. The only draw back was that it took a while to setup and then to put away. Thanks again for your video. I learned so much and i will study my dog on a few things. 🥰

[@whatsreal7506]

Very informative! Thanks 🎉

[@huskysc7415]

Great information! Thanks

[@FurPalsFirst]

And thank you for stopping by! Starbuck and I really appreciate it 👋🐕

[@AyushAgrawalFollowHeart]

I have adopted a little dog from street and this video really made me less anxious about her.

[@Spungle15]

Same! The sneezing especially, my pup sneezes all the time

[@WraithlingRavenchild]

Dogs eat nonfermentable fiber for the same reason we do. It helps move food through the digestive tract. They are mostly carnivores because they lack the intestinal microbes to be able to make use of most plant matter.

[@kiriyamask]

My dog defies most of these traits aside from staring. ut he does that usually to judge me, and get my attention so I can see he wants something. My dog never sleeps turned away from me. He sleeps cheek to cheek with me, or on my face LOL.

[@bretfisher7714]

My wife and I have a fur baby. It has been maybe a year or so and he is approximately a four year old rescued Shih tzu. we both adore him. Very loving.

[@FurPalsFirst]

Oh how lovely. Shih Tzu's are very cute! What is his name?

[@bretfisher7714]

Charlie @@FurPalsFirst

[@FurPalsFirst]

What a lovely name! My sister's dog is called Charlie too. You will have to give Charlie a scratch for Starbuck and I 👋

[@guano1274]

We have our first dog and I always found it kinda disgusting and strange that she sneezed at me while playing so much, she normally does sneeze very little. Was really surprised to learn that it is just a sign that your dog tells you everything is good and your "fight" is just fun to them. Really strang to learn that in the beginning.

[@pauldack5129]

Great video!! Subbed!

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you so much. For a small channel like this, it means a lot! Starbuck and I say hello 🐕👋

[@robinturner9786]

Great information. Good job!

[@MisterWhatWhat]

After watching this I woke my two furbabies from their sleep and gave them extra petting & hugs and some treats. Love my furbabies!

[@michellepinto7495]

Starbuck looks like a merge of my two dogs🥰Adorable

[@robertdepesci3418]

I love dogs so freakin much

[@NEVER-LIFT]

I recognise you from a t-shirt video about Printify it was very helpful 👍

[@Freeasacloud]

Oh the sneezing part, I always thought it was because my room was so dusty that my doxie would sneeze. I would like to believe that he was happy

[@apinantpongsupaht872]

Wow! so good to hear the Kiwi accent talking about my favourite pet. Hope to hear more from you.

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you so much for your support and kind words! Sometimes I can feel a bit self-conscious having a "strange" accent, and so this comment definitely means a lot to me & Starbuck 🐕

[@apinantpongsupaht872]

@@FurPalsFirst I have seen your other videos. Thank you so much for making them. Much appreciated.

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

The "Far Side" cartoon with the aroma therapy candles shaped like a dog's butt, was hilarious.

[@sonjagatto9981]

Thank you❣🐾🐾

[@ellenclary]

It's cool to see a Swedish Vallhund with a staring role. Go Starbuck!

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you! I have recently started Starbuck on agility. I hope he can one day be as good as your Corgis that I can see in your videos 🐕

[@ellenclary]

@@FurPalsFirst My current Corgi Dream is a COVID dog and even at 4 years old is still not quite ready for me to publicize her agility videos just yet. (They are quite hilarious - I do post them sometimes to our facebook friends.)

[@FurPalsFirst]

Haha and plus I am sure they are so cute as well. When she is ready, in her own time, she will be a pro 🐕

[@scottholt69ify]

Dogs sleep by your feet acting as protection for you.

[@elinstromberg5084]

My "Västgötaspets" or swedish vallhund looks so much like yours. So fun to see one on youtube as they are quite rare, even in their home country sweden. They the best!

[@MitchBast-xu7jg]

I love dogs

[@FurPalsFirst]

I love dogs too! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ilTHfeaa]

my dog be sleeping by the feet but 90% of the time she’s snuggling me like spooning 😅

[@patrimill7]

Love your Swedish Vallhund...so cute...I have a Norwegian Elkhund...both are awesome dogs!!!

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you! Norwegian Elkhound's are pretty rare outside of Nordic countries. Is that where you are based, or did you happen to come across your pup another way?

[@patrimill7]

@@FurPalsFirst my brother in law had one when he lived in New Mexico back in the 90's and fell in love with the breed. We live in Oklahoma and found a breeder in Colorado and drove over to get her. We can't imagine our life without her funny personality!!!

[@FurPalsFirst]

Haha I am sure you did. We have one Norwegian Elkhund that is a regular at our local Vallhund meet ups (they really do look like bigger Vallhunds! She fits right in) and she is the most beautiful dog. You are very lucky 🥰

[@emmamarson2105]

8/23. Thank you. I long wondered why my dog al ways napped with me on the sofa with her lovely tail almost brushing my chin. At one time, because of this, I wondered if my breath was offensive! Glad she was looking out for me.

[@FurPalsFirst]

Haha I know, right! I was like, why does he always turn away from me?! I wish I had known sooner that he was trying to protect me 🥰

[@alfredyeap]

amazing content

[@Mandm_6774]

Thanks for the information. Our 2 year old blue heeler,Blue, literally tries to eat EVERYTHING. Seriously. It's beginning to worry me because he tries to eat sticks, rocks, candy wrappers,pop cans, shoes,curtains,pillows,and anything else he can find laying around. Hes done it since we got him about 18 months ago,when he was only 6 months old.. We hoped he'd "grow out of it", not the case.I Don t understand because his bowl always has food and we give him treats regularly because he is so awesome, smart and loving. We have always home vetted our dogs,and they are very healthy.( our last blue heeler " Catdog" lived with us for 23 years before he passed) so we in no way neglect our pets, I'm just wondering why he does this and how do I break him of it? It could potentially be dangerous and I am concerned. Thanks.

[@RogueKT21]

Yep, my dog does all of the above. Plus she will sometimes snuggle head first when I am sitting.

[@FurPalsFirst]

She sounds like a very cute & loving dog! 🐕

[@Positive_Tea]

Starbuck is so cool!

[@nikitapiper9812]

Aww Starbuck is gorgeous, is he by any chance from Vanaheim breeder in NZ? My boy Atlas is from there and they look really similar!

[@FurPalsFirst]

Oh wow! That is very cool to meet another Vallhund NZ family, hello to you & Atlas 🐕 are you in the FB group? Starbuck actually came from Rotorua - the Vallarity family.

[@nikitapiper9812]

@@FurPalsFirst OH, I think Atlas' Mum is half Vallarity. That'll be the similarity I'm seeing. Yep we're in the FB group 😊

[@FurPalsFirst]

That explains it! They are probably related 😊 does Atlas have a tail? It was 50/50 for tail/no tail for Starbuck & his siblings (he doesn't even have a stump, lol!)

[@nikitapiper9812]

@@FurPalsFirst Yeah maybe they're distant cousins or something 😂 he's got a tail, not super curly like a lot of them though.

[@theolderigetthewrongbitget4746]

The grass eating, when our Lab wasn't feeling good it ate grass then brought it all up and was fine after.

[@ilonahesseling4821]

We always had dogs, even when I was just a little child. Strange thing is that all my dogs always "stole" one of my shoes. Some dogs brought them into their basket, the "outdoor dogs" brought them outside, where I found them hidden somewhere or even buried. None of the shoes were damaged and I have no sweaty feet. Anyone any ideas? Could it be comfort them while I'm at work, or shopping, or sleeping?

[@FurPalsFirst]

If I had to guess, I would guess it is because our feet have the most sweat glands per inch of anywhere on our bodies. Your shoes will have a lot of pheromones on them since they are secreted through our sweat glands, regardless of whether we sweat or not. And so your dogs really loved your smell!

[@peterweller8583]

Dogs really are that lovable.

[@ilovesheryterry]

My queen slept at my pillow, curled up and with her snout resting in my head 🖤

[@gillb9222]

I know it's slightly off topic but I always know when I need a shower (I have depression, adhd and autism so showering is an issue) when my cats sniff my armpits and act like they are on catnip. It's hilarious and very sweet that they love me so much but I do know I need a shower!

[@user-yu5qk3xv4y]

My dog, a highlander Terrier did the same things😂😂😂

[@joshuamartin9355]

One of my dogs favourite sleep positions is across my neck, head tucked between my head and shoulder. I wonder were that comes from? 😊

[@FurPalsFirst]

Haha it sounds like she has definitely found her favorite spot! 😊

[@LoneLupine]

Fantastic video. I knew most of it already (to me it seems obvious) but I know a lot of people don't, plus I love your detailed delivery of the facts. I didn't know the one about licking their nose! I also enjoyed all the beautiful wolf footage you used. I will never understand how anyone can love dogs, while disliking wolves. They are two sides of the same coin! Wolves are such amazing creatures. Love my house wolf 😊 Your dog is adorable!

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! Yes, wolves are absolutely beautiful. Starbuck is a Swedish Vallhund and they are known as "Wolf Corgi's" so it is almost like I have a little baby wolf running around, haha 🐺

[@Obiter3]

This was very good 👍

[@romk.m.1081]

Starbuck is very cute, what kind of breed is she? Some kind of hunting dog? BTW, your voice is very sweet.

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you so much! And Starbuck is a Swedish Vallhund. Hello from both of us in New Zealand 👋 edit: also just to add, Vallhunds are herding dogs. That is why they are surprisingly common in New Zealand. We don't have many predators in the wild, so we have less hunting dogs, but we have LOTS of farmland, so we have lots of herding dogs 🐕 about half of his siblings now live on farms 🐑

[@fredsmith4134]

there was a dog eating grass at the beginning of this video, my dog eats grass to, i don't know why, i am just happy to see other dogs eating grass !!!

[@FurPalsFirst]

I agree, I was honestly so relieved when I discovered it was normal. It's nice to learn that other dogs do it too 🐕

[@CheatingZubat]

My corgi puppy sneezes ALL time turn when we play. We had to look it up to figure it out.

[@terrimitchell5616]

This was so informative & presented in such a cute way! 🥰🐕‍🦺🥰

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you so much, that is so nice of you! Starbuck & I really glad you liked it. Hello from both of us 👋🐕

[@presidentpotato222]

Never been a Dog Dad .. but have had many years of interactions long term with family members dogs .. and say hello to NYC dogs when ever they say YES .. had a cat for 13 yrs .. she slept under the covers against my belly every night .. she picked me .. kept crawling away from a box of all her siblings on a NY Stoop over and over and crawling all over me ..

[@FurPalsFirst]

Your cat sounds so lovely! And also, thank you for checking if a dog says YES before patting them, that is a wonderful thing to do 🐕

[@LifeGeneralist]

Nice video

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you so much! Hello from Starbuck and I 👋🐕

[@piyushsomani6750]

Glad to know my pug is trying to protect me.

[@merpius]

My dog loves to snack on some grass while we're going on a walk. He seems to be a bit choosy about the particular grass plant he wants a snack from.

[@robinmiller9985]

I love your 🐶

[@Weidjeep]

3/4 of a million views and basically nobody subscribed, how rude this was a great video.

[@carf4290]

For some reason I feel like having “fush and chups” after watching this video 🐟🍟

[@pollyrigo6174]

3 of my yes (2 females, 1 male),would go into a protective position when I am using the bathroom and in the shower. They would face the door. My chug (from Colorado Pug Rescue) also behaved this way.

[@joshuaAgross]

Humans do smell pheromones, we don't register them as a distinctive smell? There was a study done in Israel, where they interacted with people and shook there hands and every single person always smelled there hand after a handshake. The study showed that we do this because thousands of years ago we had the ability to detect these smells that we don't recognize anymore, but we keep doing this still? It's a neat study I watched it here on KZbin. Also what's your pup's breed? Very beautiful pup?

[@FurPalsFirst]

What a fascinating study! Very cool. Yes, it is absolutely true, our senses do register them even if we don't smell their odor like dogs. I probably should have clarified. When I say "smell" I mean consciously recognizing them. We do subconsciously recognize them though! And thank you so much! He is a Swedish Vallhund 🐕

[@EDerable1]

My dog does all these things, thanks for your video

[@tommyrotton9468]

sometimes I think my dog eat the grass for water on the blades. what I couldn't figure out was why for a month she would eat soil from a certain walk area.

[@IDPhotoMan]

I've also heard that the tight circling before laying down is a remnant of dogs making a "bed" in tall grass.

[@naturalistmind]

My Chihuahua also knows to lie down on my phone to get my attention

[@FurPalsFirst]

They're so smart aren't they. They know how to get what they want 😉

[@christina9634]

My dog checks out all of the above 🤣Although I observe my dog usually sneezes continuously when he disagrees with something/ some actions. Not really sure the reason behind this behavior.

[@FurPalsFirst]

Haha your dog sounds like he is very opinionated! Love it.

[@samn287]

My little one sleeps near my feet all the time❤

[@SeanJohn127]

Great video, great accent.

[@yourikhan4425]

I love dogs. The first time I've met the very small dog of my nephew (a baby Lancashire Heeler I think) she ran to me and lied down between my feet. Nobody could make sense of that.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

I didn’t know the lucking the nose one! Our Lab does a lot of these things and more 🙄

[@gypsyjengypsydogs9320]

My dogs and I sneeze with each other regularly. I can ask for sneezes and so can they. It's just something we do. I also wag my tail at every dog that wags at me and I sometimes pretend to butt sniff by blowing when they put it in my face.

[@FurPalsFirst]

That might be the cutest thing I have ever heard! They sound crazy smart also to have learned to sneeze "on demand" like that, haha 🐕

[@gypsyjengypsydogs9320]

@@FurPalsFirst People always think that I have genuis dogs but the truth is that I simply named behaviors they already had and rewarded them for it. My dogs know exactly what I have asked for because I already named the behavior in a gleeful way.

[@airborneranger-ret]

Liked and subbed

[@FurPalsFirst]

Thank you so much, it is great to have you apart of the community!

[@retired4365]

Had a tiny dog sleep at my crouch under the covers. If I farted he would kick me a few times. 😂😂 Poor little fella. 💩

[@julesmasseffectmusic]

When my childhood dog a.maltese was a pup she sneezed when excited, so we trained her to do that for yes, She was quite spoiled, so she was was given treats, she was offered choices and selected same with games and toys, we listed them, and she sneezed at her favorite.

[@illiniheel67]

Dime all day...BUT my pedal is the Zakk Wylde signature 😁

[@johncspine2787]

Never take your dog to a dog park. It’s a giant injury, fight, or traumatic experience waiting to happen, and it might not happen the first, or maybe second time, but..too many owners have utterly untrained, aggressive, and very large dogs..

[@FurPalsFirst]

I remember when Starbuck was a puppy, his vet told us to avoid the dog parks because you just don't know anything about the dogs there. And so now, unless we're at a meetup being held at a dog park, we also avoid them, but social dogs also love them, so I totally get why people go.

[@johncspine2787]

I think..if your dog is big enough, and confident enough, great, it’s still a chance..but..it’s like a professional symphony audition..if no one better than you shows up, you’re gold, but..if someone better than you does..better luck next time! Some dog owners just..are clueless..every professional dog trainer website I’ve been to says to just not risk it..@@FurPalsFirst

[@FurPalsFirst]

Well, I can tell you that Starbuck used to have a best friend, Finley. He has featured in my videos in some of Starbuck's puppy clips. He is the same age as Starbuck and they played as puppies. Finley used to love other dogs. Similar in size to him too. His mother took him to a dog park every week. Then one day, a dog in there attacked him. Now, Finley will avoid playing with other dogs - including Starbuck (who doesn't understand why, LOL!). I wouldn't criticize someone for going to the dog park because I know there are situations where sometimes it's the only option available to let your dog sprint, depending on where you live. Like if you lived in Korea or Japan, you've have very few options to letting a dog sprint, which is important for them. But I'd tell anyone that has other options to strongly avoid them!

[@johncspine2787]

I’ve just been watching Tom Davis of Upstate Canine Academy, and a couple other guys, they say to simply avoid the dog parks..@@FurPalsFirst

[@FurPalsFirst]

It's good advice!

[@lyndaslocs]

My dog sneezes at me every morning when I wake up. Who did the wolf poop analysis?