How can I keep my dog from humping other dogs and people?
Here’s how to stop this behavior before more problems mount. Q: I’m fostering a friend’s dog for a few months and my dog has started hugging him in that special way that dogs do. What do I do when the...
View ArticleWhy do dogs eat their poop?
Here’s what to do when your beloved pooch has a taste for the unthinkable. Q: My older female dog has begun to eat her poop and we cannot figure out the cause. She gets the same amount of dog food that...
View ArticleBad Dogs Caught On Video
If you’re the proud owner of destructive dog, at least you’re in good company. No trash can, food bin or furniture is safe from this crew. Some folks enjoy watching videos of cute kittens frolicking on...
View ArticleHow To: Help a child recover emotionally after a dog bite
With guidance, children can overcome their fears, learn the warning signs and prevent future incidents. As a child, Ranjan Avasthi was once bitten by the family’s German shepherd. His parents responded...
View ArticleHow can I keep my dog’s diet normal this Thanksgiving?
To avoid the gassy, messy aftermath that ‘people food’ can bring, train your dog (and your guests) to behave at the dinner table. Q: I just got a new puppy and we are working on his manners. He has...
View ArticleThe dog that ate 100 rocks — and lived to bark about it
And that’s just one of many notable edibles that vied for the Hambone Award, which one pet insurer bestows for its most unusual claim. ROCKY: Here’s an inside look at what happens when a dog eats a lot...
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