Whole Dog Journal reviews dog food, dog toys, and dog health and care products, and also teaches positive dog training methods.

Switch dog food over a period of seven to 10 days. Here’s how to do it.

Although hypothermia is usually a cold weather problem. Swimming in cold water, or wet and chill due to rainy weather can also cause hypothermia in dogs.

Adopting a dog who has been a long-term resident at a shelter can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Long stints in an animal shelter...

If you’ve ever seen your dog’s teeth chattering, you’ve probably wondered why it’s happening and if it’s cause for any concern. Here are some of the reasons you may see this odd behavior.

It’s a beautiful day and your dog is running, jumping, chasing, playing, and having so much fun that you feel happy all over. What...

Often a dog foaming at the mouth happens simply because they are excited, stressed, or have been exercising heavily. But if your dog seems unwell, it could be something more serious.

The syndrome seems to be caused by muscle injury possibly brought on by overexertion, says Janet Steiss, DVM, PhD, PT. Steiss is an associate professor at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine and coauthor of the 1999 study on limber tail that pinpointed the nature of the muscle damage.

What does fiber do for dogs, what are good sources of fiber for dogs, and should you give your dog a fiber supplement?

Anise, which has a licorice-like taste and fragrance, is not toxic to dogs and is generally considered safe in small quantities. It is often used in nosework training and offers other benefits for canines.

If you call your dog and she refuses to come to you, you have a potentially dangerous situation, if she is not in a safe enclosed area. Stay calm. Do not chase her. You cannot outrun her, and any movement toward her may be perceived as engaging in a game of chase.

If you’ve ever wondered “Why does my dog hide under the bed?” or “Why does my dog sleep under the bed?” there are a lot of potential reasons. They include a desire for security, a search for a cool spot, or a bid for attention.

No matter what you want to teach your dog at home, the first thing to figure out is what your dog wants for a reward.

Those last few minutes of sleep before the alarm goes off are a treasured sanctuary where we hide in dreams before the reality of the world intrudes. Few dog owners appreciate their canine pals robbing them of those golden moments. But some dogs seem to have an uncanny knack for anticipating the alarm by 15 or 20 minutes, and manage to routinely do just that. Of course, puppy owners expect to be awakened by their baby dogs – or they should. It's unreasonable to think a young puppy can make it through the night without a potty break.

Looking for a special gift for a friend—or, better yet, a friend’s dog? We’ve put together this helpful gift guide for dogs, and everything is homemade. Homemade dog treats and homemade training treats.

Dogs use natural circadian rhythms based on light cycles for much of their version of telling time. Dogs also tell time by the routines of humans in their lives. Waking, working, school, recreational activities, etc. all have telltale actions and accessories that help the dogs that we live with know what might happen next.