Pets have curious ways of weaving themselves into the very heart of their human families. The bond that anchors them tightly together, human and pet, often resembles the attachment a parent has with a ...

The best dog toys for aggressive chewers are tough interactive toys, bones, and plushies. No toy is indestructible, but our ...

I was recently at a dog show and watched one dog owner place a handsome Springer Spaniel in a wire exercise pen. She next put a bowl of food in the pen and the dog approached and started to eat. For ...

I have two wheaten terriers. One is 7 years old and the other is 6 months old. They are both the most loving dogs with people. The older one does not like other dogs. While the two play all day with ...

Joan Merriam lives in Nevada City with her new golden retriever Frankie, her Maine coon cat Indy, and the infinite spirits of her beloved goldens Joey and Casey. You can reach Joan at ...

A new study links stressful puppyhood events to adult dog behavior, such as fear and aggression. Early care and training are ...

A new study on canine development found that dogs exposed to adversarial events, including abuse and abandonment, in the ...