Subscribe

The best in health, wellness, and positive training from America’s leading dog experts

Home Search

dog park - search results

If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
Predictavbility is the best way to calm an anxious dog.

How To Calm An Anxious Dog: Be Predictable

If you're looking for how to calm dog anxiety naturally, make your everyday routines consistent and predictable – and watch how much calmer and less anxious your dogs become.
overweight lab dog

How To Help Your Dog Lose Weight

20
You would think by now I’d have learned my lesson and stopped telling people that their dogs are overweight. After all, I nearly lost...

Socializing Your New Puppy: How Much Puppy Playtime Does Your Dog Need?

In addition to planning for and providing your new pup with all the training and management she needs to learn basic good manners and...
dog being dragged by leash

What should you do when you see someone mistreating their dog?

66
My 10-year-old grandson is visiting from Boston and we went for a bike ride today at midday, to a local park. We were riding...

Service Dogs In National Parks

0
As one of the first people to hike in a national park with a service dog, I was very aware that Trigger and I had the responsibility to set a good example and to educate people about service dogs in national parks. Often when we stepped off the trail for a break or to let people pass, we got questions and I always took the time to answer them as accurately as possible. A lot of questions were about service dogs...
The lobby of an animal shelter crowded with people.

What NOT to Say to Shelter and Rescue Workers

2
All day, every day, front-desk shelter workers are confronted with people who are sad and upset and/or angry and frustrated.
A fit older man walks a small dog white dog down neighborhood streets.

How Often Should You Walk Your Dog?

There isn’t a valid one-size-fits-all recommendation for the distance or amount of time that you should walk your dog. There are factors specific to each individual dog’s health and needs that determine how often you should walk your dog
Maremmano abruzzese sheepdog sitting near the table at italian cafe terrace. Adorable huge white dog with shawl

Are There Restaurants That Allow Dogs?

0
A number of restaurants allow dogs in their outdoor seating areas. There are a few that even offer special menu items for canine guests. You should consider your and other guest's comfort by being sure that your dog is a well mannered dinner date.
Closeup image of a yellow labrador retriever dog carring a stick in forest near Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania

How Old Is My Dog in Human Years?

How old your dog is in human years depends on its age, puppies mature faster, and the size of the dog with toy breeds living longer than large working breeds.
Frame with picture of dog, collar and lily flower on white table indoors, closeup. Pet funeral

Dog Memorial Gifts

0
When our best friends pass away, there are many ways to keep their memories close and comforting. Personalized dog memorial gifts provide dozens of options.
Puppy playing with a shoe

How to Get a Puppy to “Drop It”

Yelling or chasing your puppy to get him to drop something dangerous is not the best choice. Here are some better strategies to stop a puppy from chewing something he’s “stolen.”

Dog-Friendly Stores

0
Wondering what stores are dog friendly? Here’s a list of retail stores in the U.S. that allow you to shop with your well-behaved dog.