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So, what do you think? Does your dog know where home is? The answer is both yes and no. I hear dog owners say all…

We all know or have seen examples of cats and dogs living together in harmony—or, in some cases, observing an extended cease-fire. Still, many…

K9 Nose work is a fun, low-key sport that takes advantage of dogs’ amazing sense of smell and their love of having a job…

It’s human nature to get sentimental about the past. When we imagine dogs’ lives 100 years ago, what likely comes to mind are idyllic…

Raising a good dog or rescuing a dog—it all starts on day one. It is important to set up the rules and boundaries right…

By Lori Wainio-Carman, VSPDT Does your dog take its treats too seriously? In other words, does it manage to scrape your hands painfully when it grabs…

Ready to tango with your terrier? Do the mambo with your mutt? Canine Freestyle is, in essence, dog training set to music—with a heaping…

By Valerie Masi, Best Paw Forward One of the toughest dog training problems to solve is anxiety. As a trainer, I can’t sit down and…

Your Chihuahua may love Boxers and your Rottie mix may adore Dachshunds, but when little and big play together, keep close watch. Big dogs…

by Lori Carman, VSPDT, Dream Dogs The American Veterinary Medical Association defines the human-animal bond as “a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and…