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How to Talk to Your Dog
I’ve always talked to dogs – as I’m sure you do – engaging them with the usual cues, the names of favorite things and...
Homemade Frozen Dog Treats
Our dogs are just as fond of ice cream, popsicles, and other frozen treats as we are. But frozen treats, including those sold for...
How Long Are Dogs Pregnant For?
With the exception of dog breeders, many dog owners will have little experience with pregnancy in dogs. It may surprise you to learn that,...
The Problem With, “May I Pet Your Dog?”
It used to be that if folks wanted to pet your dog, they just reached out and did it. Happily, in today’s more well-informed...
A Healthy House for Your Dog (and You, Too!)
Maintaining a healthy home is in everyone’s best interests. Here are simple steps that can lead to a healthier home environment for you, your...
Brachycephalic Dogs: Tragically Cute
Brachycephalic dog breeds, while incredibly cute, are the result of repeated passing on of genetic defects of the bones of the face and skull. While these anatomical defects create the cuteness we can’t resist, they also cause a multitude of problems.
How to Prepare Your Dog for the Boarding Kennel
Once upon a time, all commercial boarding kennels closely resembled old-school animal shelters or puppy mills – you know, a row of narrow chain-link...
Pet Food Companies: Show Us the Analyses of Your Dog Foods
Last month, I encouraged you to ask the makers of the foods you feed your dogs for complete nutrient analyses of those products. If...
Creative Confinement: Dog Crate Alternatives
Sooner or later, at some point in your dog’s life, she is probably going to need to be kept confined. There was a time...
Family Sabotage: Is Someone Undermining Your Dog’s Training?
When I get an email asking for help with a 6-month-old puppy who’s still not house-trained, I’ll bet you this: That puppy’s owner doesn’t...
Excessive Copper in Dog Food May Cause Copper-Associated Hepatopathy
We all know good nutrition is critical for the health and longevity of our dogs, and most of us rely on commercial dog foods...
Limited Ingredient Dog Food – How to Find the Best Dog Food for Allergies...
So much of what’s on dog food labels has to do with marketing, rather than nutrition. The phrase “limited ingredient” falls somewhere in between.
There...