I confess, your dog and I need a pat on the back and a “Good Girl (or Boy)!” every once in awhile. The majority of dog owners are...

Walking a dog on leash is always an adventure. Besides the obvious – whom, or what, will we encounter on the walk? will the rain hold off...

When dogs lick, humans react in a variety of ways. Some people are appalled and offended. “That’s disgusting!” they say. “Do you know...

Human beings mean well. After all, we are the warm-hearted adopters of our canine friends. We take these shedding, drooling,...

So, I’m walking my dogs behind the school and a Border Collie trots into the yard. I watched my guys meet and greet the Collie, then go...

A comedian (Paula Poundstone? Elaine Boosler?) once told a joke about the mother who was having difficulty accepting that her child was...

Nati Warning: I am going to Lecture. If you or someone you know is thinking of getting a puppy, PLEASE use PetFinder.com or a reputable...

For the hundredth time this week, I stepped backward and heard a grunt. Or a yelp. Or a squeak. Each of my three dogs has a different...

In a family of five people, why does the dog single out one particular person to bully? Jaimie is a lovely, soft-spoken young woman...

Spike is a 2 year old Boston Terrier. His owner is delighted with his playful nature, how he shops in his toy basket, selecting just the...

Morning Yawn. Stretch. Look around. Listen carefully. Sniff the air. Sniff the door. No one is home. Pad over to the water bowl. Sniff...

Seamus is an Irish Setter, but not the frenetic kind. In fact, he is rather torpid and slow-moving, especially when compared to his new...

Joe Bob is a darling four year old Chiweenie whose owner swears has an eating disorder. Joe Bob’s owner has purchased at least 12...

Geraldo is a four year old Weimaraner.  His owners called me after a scary incident had occurred. Geraldo had wandered out of the yard...

Every evening, after dinner, Rascal’s owners take him on a half hour walk, then throw a Frisbee for him in their fenced back yard, then...

Let’s just say I’ve been heavily recruited by AARP. I know firsthand that living with an aging dog can be a challenge. If there was a...

“I don’t understand” said Leo’s owner “The first two weeks were amazing. Leo never barked, was great on the leash, he had one accident in...

Most people who like dogs are compelled to pet them. From a dog’s point of view, it can be intimidating, intrusive, and even terrifying,...

Black Lab Petey had a great summer. Someone was there nearly all the time to let Petey out into the yard, take him for a walk, or throw a...

That means “What time is it?” in French. Because Arnaud is a French Poodle with a confused body clock. Like exhausted new parents who...