I love making new friends, but not all dogs feel the same way. Some dogs get nervous; others are really fearful. I can’t figure out why that would be, but I’ve seen firsthand that sometimes, some dogs take a little warming up to the idea of making new friends. A lot of humans wonder how to […]
Thinking of getting a dog for your child? Really? I love children – they’re so much fun! I’ll bet your children are excited for a forever friend, but they also probably have a lot of questions about us. They’ll probably wonder things like: What will it feel like to own a dog? How often do […]
Girl dogs names that tell the story of you and your dog Girl dogs names are usually chosen based on your own personality, or maybe even some of your own personal interests. I’m not a girl, but one day I’ll have a sister and her name will be Ruby. My name is Napa because my […]
Anyone who considers their furry counterparts members of their family may prefer human names for dogs instead of conventional pseudonyms such as Fluffy, Scruffy or Patch. Even though the personification of pets is a controversial subject for some, Rover’s 2017 Dog Name Study found that 44% of owners prefer human names for dogs. In fact, […]
There is a whole world of communication humans are missing out on by not paying attention to dog expressions. Those puppy dog eyes and drooping ears, their tail tucked between their legs, that goofy smile they give you when you come home after a day at the office: These dog expressions are a way for […]
Now some of you may be thinking, “Really Napa, FOOD names for dogs?” Hear me out. With so many name choices out there, it’s always our goal to find something fun and unique. Here at Napa’s Daily Growl, there are two things we adore, dogs (duh!) and food! We started thinking of all the fantastic […]
Ever ask yourself “Why do dogs lick people?” or “Why is my dog scratching his butt on my carpet?” Dogs engage in some interesting behaviors, and they usually mean something. Dogs are complex beings, and since they cannot talk, people don’t always understand why they do the things they do. Sometimes it’s apparent that they […]
If you’re wondering, “why do dogs bark all the time?” you’re not alone. I’m curious about the same thing! I’m not a barker. In fact, I’m not even sure that I know how to bark. That doesn’t mean I don’t know some great dogs who love to bark. But why do dogs bark all the […]
Why does my dog lick the couch? Well, there could be a few reasons! I like to lick a lot, but I only like to lick two things: my plate clean after a good meal, and I lick my humans to show them I love them. I’m not really one of those dogs that are big […]
Wondering “why do dogs howl”? Turns out, there’s more than one answer to that question. Last week at work, one of my co-workers were complaining about a neighborhood dog who had spent much of the previous day outside howling and barking. Her windows were closed, but she could still hear him and was concerned for […]
