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Out of place

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

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Skateboards taste like chicken

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

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The doctor will see you now

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

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Riding in cars with dogs

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...

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Tis the season for…moving

Or thinking about moving. Or planning to move. Soon. Your dog, of course, has no idea what cataclysm you are about to inflict on his...

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Consistency

Airedale Mia wakes up each day a bit muddled. Her owner, you see, had a bad hair day on Wednesday. And last week, the car needed a $600...

Obedience

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So what…big deal…who cares?

Syracuse alumni will recognize the title phrases; some dog owners get the same vibe from their dogs when they return home after a trip...

Attention

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Pet Appreciation Week

June 10 – 17, 2012 is Pet Appreciation Week I KNOW that you appreciate your dog every single day. So do I. In honor of this celebration,...

Dog-related events

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Strangers Among Us

In a perfect world, Maisie’s owners would have no social life. Maisie, a six year old Boxer mix, is content to hang out in her newly...

Attention

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Fear of Flying (Chairs)

Boxer mix Tammy is so afraid of folding chairs that she refuses to go out the back door when the chairs are there. Earlier in the summer,...

Car anxiety

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Love, Trust and a Hobby

Shelton is a 4 year old Yorkipoo that was recently adopted by a young couple. The rescue group had minimal information about Shelton. All...

Fears and phobias

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