Whitney C. Harris

Finley gets along well with other dogs.

How Your Dog Can Pass the Canine Good Citizen Test

I’ve done lots of training with my five-year-old Vizsla, Finley. Tons, in fact. She’s smart and energetic and really wants to work with me on new challenges. Plus, she has severe separation anxiety, so my husband and I have spent countless hours on basic training, desensitization and counterconditioning, trick training in an effort to physically […]

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How To Keep Dog From Going Upstairs – Tips To Keep Them Downstairs

One of the most important things about raising dogs (and children) is consistency. A consistent diet and exercise regimen, combined with consistently acting as their trustworthy, benevolent leader will do wonders for guiding and assuring your pup through life. So if you make the couch off-limits to your pooch, it should always stay that way. Or

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My Vizsla Tries the Pet Tutor Interactive Feeder and Trainer

If there’s one thing you should know about my dog, Finley, it’s that she’s the sweetest pup in the world. If you’re curious to know one more thing about her, she has separation anxiety. Besides her incredibly affectionate demeanor, her inability to be alone without becoming a ball of nerves is her most marked characteristic. So

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10 Children’s Books Every Dog-Loving Family Should Have

Curling up with your fed, bathed, and pajama-clad kid and a wonderful picture book is great way to end the day. And what pet-loving family doesn’t want a doggy or two gracing the illustrated pages? It’s amazing how quickly new doggy picture books become favorites, too, like The Best Days Are Dog Days, by award-winning author-illustrator Aaron Meshon.

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Skijoring with Dogs: What It Is & How To Get Started With the Sport

Imagine cool winter air rushing past your face. Your heart picking up speed as you swiftly glide across tightly packed snow. Behind you, parallel tracks cut into the pure white canvas from the steady weight of your skis. Out in front, your four-legged friend is dutifully guiding the way. This is skijoring — essentially cross-country skiing

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Finley the Vizsla Tries Out the Move ‘N’ Shake Hedgehog Toy

My two-year-old Vizsla, Finley, has a pretty strong prey drive. The moment her little amber eyes catch sight of a moving bunny or squirrel, she assumes the classic pointer stance and tries to slowly creep up on the unsuspecting critter. She’s never actually caught anything (thank goodness), but spotting and chasing furry moving objects is,

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We Chat With Lisa Vanderpump About Her Glamorous Dog Clothing Line

If you’ve tuned into television shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills or Vanderpump Rules, you might recognize reality TV star and lifestyle expert Lisa Vanderpump, along with her adorable pup, Giggy. When someone that famous brings much-needed attention to worthy animal causes, we just can’t help but take notice. In an effort to involve

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Finley the Vizsla Tries Out the Kurgo Loft Dog Hammock

People often swoon over my dog’s clean-cut appearance. Even by naturally short-haired, no-brushing-required Vizsla standards, she always looks impeccably groomed. And petting Finley is like gliding your hands over a chenille stuffed animal — no greasiness is left on your fingers, as is the case with some pets. “She doesn’t even shed! Does she?” friends

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We Chat With Travel Channel Host Brian Unger About His Life With Dogs

Busy comedic actor and TV personality Brian Unger is perhaps an unlikely dog owner. Known for his unique brand of wit on shows such as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the Los Angeles-based talent has played every role from field producer for Maury Povich to correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. But when he’s not

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Big-City Apartments Are Courting Dog Lovers With Luxury Pet Amenities

Some people say the city is no place to raise a dog. That they should be in the suburbs, running around yards, enjoying the great outdoors. But some metropolitan apartment complexes are making urban life all the more welcoming for four-legged residents. Abington House in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood has just launched its own Dog City,

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Study Shows Dogs Read Our Facial Expressions Better Than We Thought

Most dog owners have a sweet story about their pup comforting them when they’re sad — coming in for a snuggle or licking tears from a face — and also sharing in their joy through life’s most memorable moments. Now, research from the Clever Dog Lab in Vienna proves that dogs do in fact know

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