Does breed determine temperament? An upcoming study is trying to find out. Credit: Jaroslav Frank | Getty Images If there is one thing that growing up around a breeding kennel has taught me it’s that every dog is an individual. In my experience, it’s possible to …
More than 207,000 adoptable shelter dogs were euthanized last year. Credit: San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) When Amy and Aaron Gelfand hear their phone ring or a text alert ping, they know their response might save a dog’s life. The Austin, Texas, couple are foster superheroes—they’ve …
The safety of feeding garlic to dogs is highly dose dependent. Use caution if you choose to feed it. Credit: Barbara Rich | Getty Images Many human foods are toxic to dogs, including grapes, raisins, onions, and garlic. But, you say, garlic has health benefits for …
Although there are many theories, there hasn’t been much conclusive research done on why some dogs circle before laying down. Credit: Shirlyn Loo | Getty Images Some people say dogs circle three times before lying down. Others say they only do it once. And still others …
Shelters are full of unplanned litters of puppies all over the country. What is being done in your area to reduce this tragic overpopulation? Credit: GeorgePeters, Getty Images I was scrolling through social media one day when I saw a press release from a shelter that’s …
Redness, crusting, and a thick discharge in your dog’s eye could indicate an eye infection like conjunctivitis. Credit: hugo1313 | Getty Images You may notice your dog’s eyes look red, and there may be some discharge. He might be squinting. How do you know if this …
Most trainers use the verbal word “down” and a hand gesture to teach a dog to lie down, but a recent study is pointing toward more emphasis on the dog’s ability to understand the spoken word. Credit: Zbynek Pospisil A study published in PLOS One on …
