Dogs

If the smell of meatloaf brings your dog running into the kitchen, this dog-friendly version lets them enjoy a special serving without the ingredients commonly found in traditional recipes. This homemade turkey meatloaf for dogs combines lean ground turkey with pumpkin, oats, carrots, and green beans. It contains no onion, garlic, heavy seasoning, or salty […]

As the weather warms and dogs shake off their winter sluggishness, there’s nothing quite like watching your dog rediscover the outside for longer periods of time. But that burst of seasonal energy comes with a real risk that too many pet parents learn about the hard way: ACL tears and other orthopedic injuries. The best […]

Lewis worrying about a sound I recently got startled while I was already in pain, and—OUCH! It was shocking. Since Lewis startles a lot from noises and shows signs of being in pain or discomfort, I wondered if that also happens to him. Here are the two incidents that keep running through my mind. When […]

Walking your dog should be enjoyable, but if your dog constantly pulls on the leash, a simple walk can quickly become frustrating. How to stop your dog from pulling on the leash is one of the most common training questions dog owners ask, and the good news is that most dogs can learn to walk […]

Most small breed feeding guides treat the Dachshund like any other compact dog. That’s a mistake. The Dachshund has a structural vulnerability that no other popular breed shares quite as acutely: an extremely long spine on very short legs, supported by a body that gains weight disproportionately around the abdomen. Extra weight on a Dachshund […]

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. One day, your dog is happily greeting you at the door, inhaling breakfast, and begging for a walk. The next, they’re hiding under the bed, pacing around the house, refusing dinner, or acting like […]

When Piper was diagnosed with multifocal GME, everything changed. GME, or granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis, is one form of MUE, meningoencephalomyelitis of unknown etiology, an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that often requires aggressive immune-suppressive treatment. Piper’s treatment included low-dose chemotherapy and high-dose prednisone. While prednisone can be life-saving, it can also change almost everything […]

Boundary training can feel more complicated when a yard is not flat or easy to read. Hills, dips, wooded edges, rocky patches, and sloped ground can make it harder for dog owners to create a clear training pattern that feels consistent from one section of the property to another. Dogs do not experience uneven land […]

As I have been receiving such an influx of calls for support with dog behavioral issues like fear, anxiety, aggressive behaviors, and dog-to-dog interhousehold conflict, I thought I’d share more of my own personal journey with my little buddy, my dog, Dawson. If you have been following me for a while, you have seen many […]

Day 1 I like the beach. I can’t say I like the ocean, but the beach is OK with me. The ocean is not so great, you know, because of hurricanes and sharks. I’m not a fan of still, standing water, not even in the bathtub, much less the limitless ocean. Sharks don’t need THAT […]