Does Your Dog Bite?
I try to take a dog with me wherever I go, including to class. I teach at the local university, and my students love Tango,...
Dog Collars: The Hazards of Choke Chains
Choke chains are collars that tighten around a dog's neck when they pull on the leash. This is intended to discourage the dog from pulling...
What To Do When Introducing Your New Puppy To An Older Dog
Adopting a new puppy is an exciting time for pet parents! If you have an older dog at home, here’s how to introduce the new puppy to them.
Why Does My Dog Face Away When Sitting Close To Me?
Other people have suggested defensiveness, but there is another reason why dogs turn away when faced with an affectionate moment.
Can Dogs Tell By Your Tone Of Voice What You Want Them To Do?
How can dogs tell from the tone of your voice that you are demanding with your command? Why is a soft spoken ‘sit’ ignored?
The Trials and Tribulations of Living With An 8-Month-Old Puppy
As it turns out, living with a dog that’s going through puberty might not be much fun. English researchers found clear parallels between human teens.
9 Must Read Dog Walking Tips
Leashes don’t come with an instruction manual—but they should! I often wish that leash manufacturers would pass out these safety tips.
5 Reasons Your Dog Won’t Come When You Call
[caption id="attachment_183041" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Image via iStock.com/dageldog[/caption] By Victoria Schade There’s nothing more frustrating than calling your dog over and over again, only to have...
If My Dog Shows Me His Belly Does He Trust Me?
A lot of the time a dog will rollover due to fear, not because they necessarily want a belly rub, but because they are showing the trust they have in you.
Keeping Your Dog Busy While You Are Away
Our dogs can’t always come with us, sadly, and we’ve all gotta leave the house sometimes. So what does your dog get up to when you leave her home alone?
5 Top Tips For Preventing Dog Bites
Dog Bite Awareness and Prevention By Dr. Patrick Mahaney, VMD Dog bites can have tragic consequences, including severe injury or death. According to the AVMA...
Watch As Jumpy the Border Collie Dispels the Myth That Dogs Are Dumb
Humans have always underestimated the intelligence of dogs. For centuries dogs have been serving man by herding sheep, guarding property, catching bad guys, sniffing out...
11 Things We Do That Our Dogs Might Hate
Dogs try to be our best friends, but boy do we ever make it difficult sometimes. Here are some of the things we do that...
14 Major Dog Behavior Myths Dispelled
Although dog training has become more of a science than a craft in recent years, some persistent myths still mislead us when reading canine behavior. Don’t let a myth harm your relationship with your pooch. Here, we dispel 14 common myths and look at the facts.