Have you ever wondered why dogs prefer to whirl around before going to the bathroom? It's one of many puzzling canine habits, but the predominant hypothesis is that it has something to do with the Earth's magnetic field. Dogs like to defecate towards north or south, and whirling around helps them position their internal compasses appropriately.

When your dog lets out a big yawn, you probably just believe it signifies the same thing humans do when we yawn: he's tired. And while it might be a symptom of exhaustion, dogs yawn for a variety of reasons. Dogs can yawn to settle themselves down, thus frequent yawns could indicate that your pet is worried or agitated. It's similar to how a cat's purr may signify a variety of things, so examining the situation's context can typically help you figure out what's going on.

In 2012, Max the Golden Retriever became the first mayor of the municipality of Idyllwild, California. Mayor Max died in 2013, however he was succeeded by Mayor Max the II, who has been in command of the town ever since. Because Idyllwild is a non-incorporated municipality with no human mayor, Idyllwild Animal Rescue Friends (ARF) financed the first-ever election for Idyllwild. Any person may nominate their pet, which resulted in 14 dogs and two cats on the vote. All votes cost one $1, with the revenues benefiting ARF. These aren't the only creatures who made it onto a ballot.

This breed is good for swimming because to its water-resistant hair and webbed feet. They were originally designed to assist fisherman and save people who were drowning. Some Newfoundland owners have even reported their dogs attempting to "rescue" them while swimming.

As previously stated in this article, dogs can hear numerous sounds that humans cannot, and The Beatles took use of this in their popular song "A Day in the Life." In an interview, Paul McCartney said that near the end of the song, a frequency that only dogs can hear was added. Play the music and keep an eye on your pooch near the finish. Music is just as good for dogs as it is for humans, and it may even aid with anxiety.