Howdy When someone mentions a “spaghetti western,” the mental picture is of an actor’s lips moving out of sync with the words coming from the film’s audio sound.

Splash? Pet caregivers often wonder how to keep pets active without having to walk in 90-degree weather. One activity you might consider is to teach your dog to

Necessity Made Fun There is no way around it. Puppies and dogs need to visit the veterinarian. And, for certain pups, visit the groomer as well. The process

Looking to keep your pup active and entertained when the weather is not cooperating? Well, here is a fun indoor activity that is also budget-friendly. All you need

Remember when? Do you remember when you learned to tie your shoes? Maybe that’s too far back and the details are fuzzy. How about when you learned to

Visiting the groomer or vet can be a tense experience for both the guardian and the dog, especially if the environment has stressful associations and outcomes. At my

There are many dogs in shelters and rescue organizations that will make wonderful lifelong companions. So how do you find the best match for you and your family?

Stealing and guarding—from whom? Resource guarding among dogs is an extremely common and normal behavior. Dogs are pre-programmed to not want to share valued resources with others. For pet

Travel trouble With many pet-friendly resorts, parks, and other destinations available, you may consider fun outings with your furry friend. But what can you do if your pooch

What if instead of jumping around when the doorbell rings, your dog waits politely in a down position? Or, instead of circling the dinner table like a shark,

Your barking dog Dogs bark for a number of reasons, some acceptable, some not. Common types of barking include the following: Evaluate the situation When you deal with

New fun If you follow dog behavior and training blogs or articles, YouTube videos, or other popular electronic media, it’s likely that you’ve heard of a recently imported European dog