My idea of a pure, indulgent pleasure is to have a pedicure. For 40 minutes, I can close my eyes and have someone else make my abused...

It’s the white elephant in the room whenever there is a Mastiff, St. Bernard or Bloodhound present. Owners of these breeds – and other...

I always ask my clients to let their dog greet me at the front door they way they would with any other guest. I like to see how a dog...

Labradors are mouths on legs. Not all Labs put everything in their mouths, and there are undeniably other dogs that will ingest anything...

It’s the existential question for humans and dogs: where is my place? If dogs could meditate, PLACE could be their mantra....

Owners of two or more dogs will tell you that dogs are just as guilty of peer pressure as any group of teenagers. Herd mentality, mob...

Some dogs seem to regard bicycles, motorcycles and yes, skateboards as entrees on the run. Three-year-old Shepherd mix Simon enjoys...

After spending some time recently at my local dog park, I have decided that there are lessons to be learned there. For example, contrast...

Or maybe it should be “Bite, interrupted.” Because some dogs will take the briefest of nips and back away so quickly that you’re not sure...

Does your dog love going to the veterinarian, or dread it? For some dogs, the obligatory annual appointment is the equivalent of a stint...

Households with two or more dogs are more common than you think. Here’s the scenario I hear over and over: “We went to the breeder and...

Teddy, an eight-year-old Border Collie, has his owner well trained. When Teddy’s owner was between jobs, each morning the two would take...

This morning, a neighborhood cat left a dead mouse next to my car. It was a thoughtful gesture of appreciation, since we set food out...

Admit it. Your dog has dibs on at least one piece of furniture in your house. “That’s Bailey’s chair.” “Oh, Sadie likes to sit on the top...