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Q. How Can I Take My Dog To My Parents For the Holidays?
A. First, ask your parents if they are okay with having a four-legged guest! Remember that they - and you - will be busy with food preparation, serving meals, company coming and going, shopping, and other non-canine activities. Are you...
Q: What Should I Do If a Stray Dog Approaches Me?
A: Its not uncommon to encounter a stray...
Q: My 14 Year Old Lab Seems Confused. Is He OK?
A: As dogs age, they may act differently. Sometimes they will walk into rooms and just stand there. They may "forget" to go outside to do their business. They may wake up barking during the night for no apparent...
Q: I Work Out of My House. How Do I Cope With This Demanding Dog?
A. When you work from home, your dog...
Q: Too Many Choices! What Am I Supposed to Feed My Dog?
A: The diet you select for your dog may affect not only his health but also his behavior. A well-balanced, biologically appropriate dog food can actually improve behavior, by decreasing your dog's stress level, helping him be calmer and more...
Q: Can I Take My Dog Running With Me?
A:Running - really exercise in general - is a great way for you and your dog to get healthy. Exercise benefits human and animal muscles, bones, digestion, sleep, circulation, AND it enhances the bond between you and your dog. Plus,...
Q. MY DOG AND I ARE BORED WITH PLAYING FETCH.
Q. MY DOG AND I ARE BORED WITH PLAYING FETCH. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR OTHER GAMES WE CAN PLAY?A. Playing with your dog is not just great exercise, its also a wonderful way to bond with him. Here...
Q: HOW DO I GET MY DOG TO BEHAVE WHEN I HAVE GUESTS?
A: Most dogs love visitors as much as we do, but dogs don't always know the right way to behave when guests arrive. A well-behaved dog with good manners reflects well on you, the owner and helps your company feel...
Q: Why Is My Dog Acting Weird Around Our New Baby?
New parents quite suddenly - to the dog anyway - shift their attention from dog to baby. This often stresses out and confuses their dog. He may then try to get that attention back by barking, jumping up, or...