Why Is My Dog So Clingy All of a Sudden? Causes and What To...
When one of my dogs, Macy, was about a year old, she abruptly developed a bizarre behavior: she’d wedge herself between my legs, peer...
Best Winter Boots for Dogs
Whether you live in a city that uses a lot of salt on its sidewalks in the winter or you just have a dog...
How to Calm a Dog for Grooming: Simple Tips for Nervous Dogs
Grooming an anxious dog is challenging. You know the dog must be groomed, but if grooming is stressful for the dog, it’s going to...
Does Your Dog Need Dental Insurance?
By the time they’re three years old, most American dogs have an active dental disease, and its treatment can be expensive. Dog dental insurance might save thousands of dollars in dental care.
5 Things to Do When a Neighbor Complains About Dog Barking
The natural thing to do when someone complains about your dog is to get defensive. My dog? Causing a problem? How dare you?!" Don't go there. Defensiveness exacerbates hostilities
What to Do When a Dog Eats Chicken Bones
Dogs do eat chicken bones, but it’s far from an ideal choice and can lead to big veterinary bills.
Shipping Your Dog by Air
Let’s say you’re winging off to London or Paris or Singapore for several months and want to take your dog along. That’s not a...
Dog Treats: How Many Are Too Many, What to Pick, and What to Avoid
Treats are one of the great joys of having a dog, and one of the easiest ways to throw off a dog's diet without...
Dog Dermatitis at Home: What You Can Do Before the Vet Visit
If your dog is repeatedly scratching himself, things are only going to worsen without help. You need to start by figuring out why your...
What Does It Mean When My Dog Smacks His Lips? Common Causes and What...
When my dogs smack and lick their lips, it’s often the warm-up act before gooey saliva leaks from their mouths and pools on the...
Dog Training Rewards: Timing, Markers, and Fading Treats
Rewards are what make dog training work, and they're also the source of the question trainers hear most: won't I always need treats? Certified...
How to Stop Dogs From Eating Cat Poop
And how you can keep them out of the cat’s litter box.
What Seasonings Can Dogs Have?
Most spices and seasonings will not harm your dog, provided he doesn’t eat too much of them. Eating a handful of salt could lead to sodium poisoning, but eating a couple potato chips isn’t likely to cause a problem.