International Samoyed Day: Fun Facts About This Beautiful Dog
A breed with a built-in grin, the smile of the Samoyed dog serves a dual purpose: not only does their upside down frown prevent the dog from drooling (which could be hazardous in sub-freezing… [[ This is a summary only. … Continue reading
Some Facts about the Boston “Bull” Terrier Dog
The Boston terrier is a well-muscled and compact breed. This is not really surprising since the Boston terrier was first bred by people who wanted to use them in dog fights. Now some people may read all sorts of implications … Continue reading
Dog Training – It’s All About the Relationship
Your dog’s behavior doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase (or seen it written here): “The dog is always right”? The reason is that dogs are simply responding to what is happening in their environment. And, specifically, … Continue reading
Dan Flores is wrong about the Pre-Columbian distribution of coyotes
Long-time readers of this blog know that I am quite critical of Dan Flores’s Coyote America, a book that has been hailed as a sort of definitive source for the natural and cultural history of the animal. The good parts … Continue reading
This man has spent about $14,000 for a memorial to his late Chihuahua
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These scientists believe small dogs lie about their body size when they pee
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Dog Training – It's All About the Relationship
Your dog’s behavior doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase (or seen it written here): “The dog is always right”? The reason is that dogs are simply responding to what is happening in their environment. And, specifically, … Continue reading
What Do You Think About Paid Leave for a Sick Pet?!
An article in the New York Times recently told of a woman who works at Sapienza University in Rome who asked for paid time off because her 12-year-old English setter needed surgery. “My dogs are my family, I had to … Continue reading
Derek…. The media has never been great about int…
Derek…. The media has never been great about interpreting stats, which need to be followed for several years before they serve any value. Would love for the Chron to explain the big post-2005 jump in bite stats. This breakdown came … Continue reading
False Confidence about Microchipping a Pet – Some Scary Truths
In an article last month in The New York Times, the columnist pointed out that by law city shelters and pet stores are required to microchip animals before selling them or releasing them for adoption. The author mentioned that the … Continue reading