Dog owners know that the minute their sweet snuggle bug starts exhibiting a new behavior, it can be stressful. Are they sick? Are they ever going to stop making that noise? Should you be doing something to help them?

Most dog behaviors have an explanation, although they’ll differ by context.

We’ve gathered 50+ of the most common ones as well as some suggestions (NOT medical advice, you should leave that to the veterinarians!) and some further reading.

We know you love your pets, so it’s important to be a good dog parent and recognize what behaviors are reason for alarm and which you should try to solve on your own.