DOG OWNERSHIP

Norway Bans the Breeding of Two Popular Dog Breeds, Citing Severe Health Problems

Norway has banned the breeding of English bulldogs and cavalier King Charles spaniels, both among the most popular dog breeds. The ban came in...

What Not to Say to Someone 
Who Has Lost a Dog

Which of the following things should you not say to someone whose beloved dog has died? A) He’s not suffering anymore. B) At least you got...

Online Dog Videos Not So Funny

Some online videos involving dogs are so obviously and gratuitously cruel that a lawsuit has even been filed against one social media video giant...
Kim Charlson and her guide dog, Idabelle.

Dear Doctor: How guide dogs do their work

Q.  You said in a recent issue that guide dogs help blind people by remembering that a green light means go and a red...
Did she say “beef tips” or “cheese dip?”

Why Dogs Tilt Their Heads

You know how dogs will sometimes tilt their heads adorably with an almost quizzical look on their face, as if they’re trying to process...
How do they love us? Let us count the ways!

The Heart (Beat) Never Lies

In a small but telling piece of research, researchers in the United Kingdom equipped dogs with special collars that tracked their heart rates for...
2022 may officially be the year of the tiger, but for dog lovers, every year is the year of the dog.

The 5 Best New Year’s Resolutions You Can Make For Your Dog

Happy 2022! Why not start it off on the right foot by resolving to follow through on five key resolutions with your dog in...
John Stanzione’s 19-pound dog Carter has starting saying no to nighttime walks.

Dear Doctor: Dog has nixed evening walks

Q. Our 9-year-old dachshund/cattle dox mix, Carter, suddenly no longer wants to go for a walk in the evening. Ever since he was a...
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Five Golden “Brings”

Somewhere between 70 and 95 percent of Americans give their dogs Christmas presents, according to various surveys. Chances are you’re among them. Bring any...
Be careful about how much information you give when trying to find a lost dog.

‘Lost Dog’ Scams

Your dog has gotten loose. You put up signs all over the neighborhood in addition to posting pictures of your pet with your contact...

Your First Dog Might Be Your Most Aggressive

A person’s first dog is more likely to behave aggressively than a dog who lives with someone who has already had dogs. That’s the...
Even with snow on the ground, your dog might be bitten by a disease-carrying tick.

It’s Tick Season 12 Months a Year

By at least one estimate, the tick population has increased 15 percent since last year. These arachnids are capable of transmitting many diseases to...