Humans, Not Dogs, Are the Fast Talkers
A genetic component to loving dogs?
Q: My sister and I grew up with dogs, and I absolutely adore them, but she does not. Our parents love animals, especially dogs, and showed us by example how much you can get out of a great relationship with a dog. I should point out that my sister never had a scary experience with an aggressive dog. So why that difference?
Summer Westervelt
Pacific Palisades, California
You Want to Rent the Apartment, But the Lease Says ‘No Pets Allowed’
You’ve found a wonderful place to live, and though the lease says “No pets allowed,” you’ve been back to the apartment building a few times and have seen another renter walking their dog on the grounds. You’ve even seen a dog in a window, so you figure it won’t be a problem—kind of like the dog owner’s equivalent of jaywalking. But it very well could.
Can You Take Your Dog on a Cruise?
Love going on vacation but hate leaving your dog at home? What about taking your pet on a cruise?
Ever Thought of Getting a Second Dog?
Most people prefer to have just one dog. Of the 65 million American households dogs live in, 87 percent of them live without other canines. And that’s absolutely fine. Those “singletons” generally have good lives, loved by their human family members and well taken care of. But if you’ve ever thought about getting a second dog for your pet, you may just want to take the leap—if you can afford it and have the energy to care for two canines.
On Politics and Pet Care
This year in particular, it seems, emotions are running high about political events here in the U.S. as well as about conflicts in other regions of the globe. And sometimes those emotions spill over into discourse that might not be relevant or appropriate to a partic-
ular setting.