'Cobbing'...or Why Your Dog Treats You Like a Snack?

🐶 Welcome back. Here’s your delightful dose of dog understanding…warm & wag‑ready. In this digest we’re diving into why your dog sometimes treats you like a beloved chew toy (in the nicest way possible), the science behind those shiny eyes dogs get, & a groundbreaking new look at the tiny gut bugs quietly shaping your dog’s health & happiness from the inside out.

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🧐FACT or FLUFF??

‘Dog’s can detect bed bugs’

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THIS WEEK’S WOOF WISDOM

• 🦴'Cobbing'...or Why Your Dog Treats You Like a Snack?

• 👀Why Love Makes Your Dog’s Eyes Shine Brighter.

• 🥦How Gut Bugs Shape Your Dog’s Wellness

• Heartwarming…Does this Foster Dog Feel at Home?

• 🧐More to Chew On…

😏OK..NOW WHAT? (your Q & A)
'Cobbing'...or Why Your Dog Treats You Like a Snack?

If you’ve ever been quietly minding your business when your dog suddenly starts gently nibbling on you like a tiny corn‑on‑the‑cob machine (something dogs should never eat), congratulations, you’ve met “cobbing.” 

It’s that soft, repetitive front‑teeth nibble that feels weirdly sweet & slightly confusing. & no, it’s not a bite, not dominance, & not your dog trying to eat you. It’s one of the many mouth‑based ways dogs communicate with the creatures they love most.

Here’s what cobbing really means (& why your dog does it):

• Affection, many dogs use gentle nibbling as a warm “you’re my person” greeting.

• Playfulness, puppies do it constantly, & some adult dogs keep the habit because it works.

• Social grooming, dogs nibble each other to bond, so doing it to you is a compliment.

• Self‑soothing, the motion can help release stress or excitement in a harmless way.

• Exploring you, dogs use their mouths like hands, so nibbling can be curiosity, not concern.

Should you stop it?

• If it’s gentle, it’s fine, cobbing is normal, affectionate, & not a precursor to biting.

• If it gets too intense, redirect to a toy so your dog learns softer boundaries.

• If it becomes obsessive, check for stress, boredom, or irritation that needs addressing. You can also give them indoor and outdoor mental stimulating activities to focus on.

A dog who cobbs you is usually saying, in the only language they’ve got, “You’re mine, & I love you,” which is a pretty nice problem to have.

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🧠🌿WOOF WELLBEING
Why Love Makes Your Dog’s Eyes Shine Brighter.

Sometimes your dog looks up at you with shiny, watery eyes in a way that hits you right in the chest because it feels like love leaking out. 

Is it real?

Well, science says you’re not imagining it. Researchers found that dogs’ eyes actually do make tears when they reunite with someone they’re deeply bonded to. Not sad tears. Not movie‑style crying. But real, measurable “I’m so happy you’re here” tears powered by oxytocin, the same hormone that bonds human parents to their babies.

So, what’s behind those tears:

• Dogs tear up during emotional reunions, their eyes get wetter when they see someone they love.

• Oxytocin is the reason, it boosts bonding & makes the eyes water a little, just like in human connection.

• These aren’t sad tears, dogs don’t cry from heartbreak the way humans do.

• Your dog shows feelings in many ways, soft eyes, leaning in, relaxed ears, slow tail sweeps, & yes… those tiny happy tears.

• BUT, Watery eyes can still signal health issues, allergies, irritation, or blocked ducts need a vet check.

Your dog’s eyes see & feel you, & those little glimmers of moisture are one more way their heart shows up on their face.🥰

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🥦How Gut Bugs Shape Your Dog’s Wellness

Your dog’s gut is far more than a food‑processing tube, it’s a whole hidden world that quietly shapes their mood, immunity, digestion, & overall wellbeing. & for the first time ever, scientists have mapped that world in a way that finally shows just how unique dogs really are.

This massive study by scientists from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute looked at poop samples from healthy dogs across the US, UK, & Europe & uncovered loads of gut bacteria we didn’t even know existed. It’s the clearest picture we’ve ever had of what’s living inside our dogs, & it changes how we understand them from the inside out.

Here’s what the research tells you:

• Dogs have their own unique gut bugs, a set of helpers every healthy dog needs to thrive.

• Dogs have 240 “core” good bacteria, These are the helpers every healthy dog needs for digestion & immunity.

• Scientists found 89 brand new bacteria, meaning we’ve been missing huge pieces of the dog gut health puzzle.

• Dog guts aren’t like human guts, so human wellness trends don’t automatically help dogs.

• A stable gut = a more resilient dog, digestion, immunity, & even behaviour link back to gut balance.

• This new gut map lets experts build better dog wellness solutions, from nutrition to targeted gut‑support products.

Why does this matter? It’s because these tiny bugs help your dog digest food, fight sickness, & even stay calm or confident.

This research confirms that your dog’s gut is as individual as they are. Keeping it balanced is essential, but the right way to do that will become more personalised as new products & care approaches emerge from this breakthrough information. It’s one more step toward giving your dog a healthier, happier & longer life from the inside out.

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🤔PAWSE TO REMEMBER

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👃🏻QUICK SNIFFS
More to Chew On.

• 🐕 More New Dog Gut Learnings…this time connecting cancer survival with gut composition.

• ⚠️Warning! Many popular dog foods contain “alarming” levels of heavy metals.

• 🐜So, Maybe Insect Food Ingredients? Study shows they get tails wagging!

😮OH MY DOG
Heartwarming…Does this Foster Dog Feel at Home?

A quick, wonderful & cheerful moment for you.

Toby the adorable foster dog after just two days is clearly feeling safe & loved as he makes the cutest demand. 😃 

Watch & Enjoy.💗 

🧐FACT or FLUFF??...Answer.  FACT

Dogs can be trained to accurately detect live bed bugs as well as viable eggs to up to 98% accuracy, locating infestations often within minutes and covering vast areas quicker than manual inspections can.

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