When Dallyn McCuistion was ready to welcome a pup into her home, she didn’t adopt just one; she brought home two puppies and their mother. Last October, she adopted Elly, a 6-year-old longhaired Chihuahua mix and her then-4-month-old pups, Cub and Bentley, from a San Diego rescue group. This dog-loving registered nurse from Rancho Cucamonga, …
Your tiny, adorable puppy may be just 1 month old, but he’s old enough to begin socialization, a process that’s crucial to a dog’s behavioral and psychological foundation. According to Sharon Wirant, manager of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Anti-Cruelty Behavior Services, “a positive association with a variety of experiences …
Our opinions, made possible by: I absolutely adore this video: “Keeping Your Dog Happy and Healthy on a Hike.” Why? Because not only is it jam-packed with good advice, but it also stars a spunky Boston Terrier and his scruffy sidekick. The pair race through the woods, their paws barely meeting the trail. They splash …
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This summer, we’ve been writing a lot about the risks for dogs in cars, but most of it has had to do with cars that aren’t moving. The problem of people leaving their dogs in the car is so persistent that we’ve had it happen with at least four police dogs this year alone. People are a little …
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When you think of summer, what comes to mind? Chasing fireflies, cookouts under the stars, trips to the beach? For me – and I’m sure, countless dog lovers like me – summer means it’s time for new adventures with a favorite furry friend (or two). Here are eight ways to have summer fun with your …
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According to the blurb that accompanies military historian L. Douglas Keeney’s new book, Buddies, photos of dogs in service were used as a morale-boosting tactic during World War II. Known as buddy photos, the pics were a form of propaganda that was meant to reassure the folks back home that “despite the horrors of the war, …
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I recently received a question from a reader: I just adopted a year-old Pit Bull mix who is super sweet, but who developed bad habits from her foster family. She’s hard to control on walks, too. Where do I start!? — Lisa B. Dear Lisa, I don’t know you personally, but I do know this: …
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