Dog Kisses: Is Your Dog Really Kissing You?
You either love it or hate it: the wet, warm sensation of a dog licking your face. Many of us seek out this kind of interaction with our dogs (sometimes much to the horror of onlookers) while others try to discourage the behavior. Many...
Calcium in Homemade Dog Food
If asked the most common mistake people make when feeding their dogs a homemade diet, I’d have to say that it’s not adding calcium. This error is not only common, it’s also...
Buy New Dog Food
One of the most urgent issues facing owners in this country today is the spike in the number of cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), especially in breeds that do not have an inherited higher risk of developing the condition.
Welcome to the new Whole Dog Journal website!
We’re pleased to present to you Whole Dog Journal’s
brand-new website. On the site, you’ll find every article we’ve ever published,
going back to our first issue in 1998. In addition to the articles...
What is Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs?
Myasthenia gravis in dogs is a relatively rare neuromuscular disease
in which there is a breakdown in the transmission of signals between nerves and
muscles. Dogs with myasthenia gravis exhibit extreme weakness and excessive
fatigue....
Highs and Lows
Nova’s placement is also a win for WDJ, since she’s a smart, well-behaved dog and her mom’s proximity and training acuity means they can model and demonstrate for articles in the magazine, often, I hope! Working with them has definitely been one of the highlights of putting this issue together.
What Causes Aggressive Dog Behavior?
When dogs display aggressive behaviors, it’s rare for humans to consider whatever the dog was trying to communicate. Instead, the behaviors are just considered unacceptable, threatening, and dangerous. Look at it from their point of view, though.
Addison’s Disease in Dogs
Addison’s disease in dogs occurs when the adrenal glands or brain axis are not functioning properly. It can be divided into two categories: primary and secondary.
How to Train A Dog to Stay
Once you train your dog to stay on cue, the behavior can come in handy. In the past week alone, I’ve asked my dog to stay a number of times.
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When It Comes to Dog Training, Practice Makes Perfect
Anyone who has ever learned to do something physical –
hitting a baseball, sewing a garment, driving a car, you name it
– understands that...
