Dear Doctor: Baby on the way
Q. We have a 5-year-old miniature schnauzer who is used to receiving a lot of attention from us. But as we are now expecting...
Dear Doctor: Dog acts aggressively to other dogs on leash
Q. I know that dogs can become more aggressive when on leash because they’re not in control of their own movements; they might feel...
He’s Not Doing It Out Of Spite
You’ve been gone all day, and your dog trashes the house — or defecates on the rug when you know he can hold it...
Why Dogs Howl
Answer this question. A dog howls to say:
A) I’m over here.
B) Eureka, I found something good!
C) Stay back!
D) Gee, that...
Common Household Noises May Severely Stress Your Dog
Microwave beeps, the chirps of a smoke alarm system when a battery is dying, cell phone noises, alarm clocks going off…these high-pitched sounds are...
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...
When Games of Catch Become Deadly for Dogs
When the Center for Pet Safety started receiving more and more reports of dogs dying because of toy balls lodging in their throats during...
The Three Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Dog Trainer
The very best trainer for your dog is you. Nothing strengthens the bond between you and your pet like patiently teaching cues — “Sit,”...
Dear Doctor: Dog talk
Q. I keep reading that a smart dog can learn up to 250 words and that some dogs can learn many more than that....
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...
Dog-Training Techniques Depicted in Media Spark Concerns
Recent television and online programs showing punishment-based training methods for dogs, including the use of painful collars, are causing animal behaviorists and others to...
Things You Think Make You a Bad Dog Leader (But Don’t)
“In many of my conversations with clients, they are very apologetic about the fact that their dog sleeps on the bed with them,” says...
