Body Language and Vocalizations: What’s Your Cat Really Saying?
Unlike dogs who wag their tails, smile, whimper, and give other pretty obvious clues about what they're feeling and thinking, cats can be a...
Fire Chief Uses a Corpse to Train a Cadaver Dog, Without Permission
Would you want your loved one’s remains to be used to train cadaver dogs?
This story takes the term “organ donor” to an entirely new...
Help! My Dog’s Afraid of Everything. Global Fear in Dogs and What to do?
A lot of dogs are afraid of something. Just like you may be afraid of heights, snakes, or your Aunt Bertha’s cheek-pinching ways, dogs...
Ten Things to Know about Dog Bite Prevention Week
“Don’t touch him while he’s eating!” Parents tell kids this every day when they bend down to pet a family pet during evening chow....
5 Tips for a Safe Horseback Riding Experience
Superman’s (Christopher Reeve) fall from grace - and a horse - helped bring to light the dangers of horseback riding, even for an experienced...
Five Tricks Every Dog Should Know
Not everybody will grow up to speak like Martin Luther King, but we all should be able to say a few things well (please,...
How To Introduce Your New Baby to Your Dog
We often say that babies have a unique smell and presence that changes our lives and homes instantly. We’re dead on, and our dogs...
5 Reasons Why Your Dog Should Not Sleep With You
I’ll preface this by saying I’m guilty as charged – or at least I was guilty of letting my dog sleep with me. I’m...
Tips for Keeping your Baby Safe Around Dogs
Most dog lovers would never dream of giving their beloved pup to someone else, but these feelings can change quickly when there is a...
How To Treat Toy Aggression in Dogs
Toys are a great way for dogs to burn off energy and socialize. But they can be counterproductive if your dog doesn’t know how...