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Peripheral vestibular disease in dogs affects inner-ear sensory receptor organs and makes your pup dizzy. Here’s how to help your dog during an episode.
- May 15, 2019
Peripheral vestibular disease in dogs affects inner-ear sensory receptor organs and makes your pup dizzy. Here’s how to help your dog during an episode.
I wrote about my reactive dog, Charlotte, and some commenters called my dog “dangerous” and said she should be euthanized. Let me better explain reactivity.
- June 7, 2017
I wrote about my reactive dog, Charlotte, and some commenters called my dog “dangerous” and said she should be euthanized. Let me better explain reactivity.
Will your dog be a part of your big day? Follow this advice for the best possible chance of their participation going smoothly.
- April 18, 2017
Will your dog be a part of your big day? Follow this advice for the best possible chance of their participation going smoothly.
My dog makes himself known in the neighborhood. I’ve recently begun to wonder if my neighbors are not amused. Are you in the same situation?
- April 17, 2017
My dog makes himself known in the neighborhood. I’ve recently begun to wonder if my neighbors are not amused. Are you in the same situation?
From detailed walking routes to co-sleeping requirements, pet sitter instructions can be very specific. Are these examples too much or perfectly acceptable?
- April 13, 2017
From detailed walking routes to co-sleeping requirements, pet sitter instructions can be very specific. Are these examples too much or perfectly acceptable?
The private social network for neighborhoods has introduced pet profiles, with the goal of getting lost dog info to neighbors as quickly as possible.
- April 11, 2017
The private social network for neighborhoods has introduced pet profiles, with the goal of getting lost dog info to neighbors as quickly as possible.
Bullies can ruin the dog park for the other people and their pets. Here’s how I don’t let that happen.
- April 5, 2017
Bullies can ruin the dog park for the other people and their pets. Here’s how I don’t let that happen.
I believe my GhostBuster would leap tall buildings — or couches, anyway — to save a life. Is your dog also a superhero in waiting?
- March 29, 2017
I believe my GhostBuster would leap tall buildings — or couches, anyway — to save a life. Is your dog also a superhero in waiting?
Sharing sofa space gives you the opportunity to check your pup from nose to tail.
- March 23, 2017
Sharing sofa space gives you the opportunity to check your pup from nose to tail.
Smartphones and dog walking don’t mix. Here are five very good reasons why.
- March 22, 2017
Smartphones and dog walking don’t mix. Here are five very good reasons why.
I was worried our Vizsla would be upset about the change, but we’re all appreciating the personal space and more restful sleep.
- March 15, 2017
I was worried our Vizsla would be upset about the change, but we’re all appreciating the personal space and more restful sleep.
Forest needed me, but as it turns out, I needed him too. Raising him helped me get my life back.
- March 13, 2017
Forest needed me, but as it turns out, I needed him too. Raising him helped me get my life back.
Fellow dog moms have opinions, and some are not shy in sharing them in a “shame on you” way.
- March 10, 2017
Fellow dog moms have opinions, and some are not shy in sharing them in a “shame on you” way.
I’ve identified five cuddle styles. Which does your dog prefer? Or do they have one I didn’t list? Let’s talk about cuddling!
- March 8, 2017
I’ve identified five cuddle styles. Which does your dog prefer? Or do they have one I didn’t list? Let’s talk about cuddling!
Does your criticism help the dog? Do you know that you would never do the same? Let’s talk about the realities of these types of situations.
- March 6, 2017
Does your criticism help the dog? Do you know that you would never do the same? Let’s talk about the realities of these types of situations.
Food, young puppies, and even toys are on our list. Do you have anything to add?
- March 3, 2017
Food, young puppies, and even toys are on our list. Do you have anything to add?
And I wasn’t even a dog person seven months ago!
- March 2, 2017
And I wasn’t even a dog person seven months ago!
I can’t read about a dog disease or other health issue without immediately thinking my dog has it. How about you?
- February 22, 2017
I can’t read about a dog disease or other health issue without immediately thinking my dog has it. How about you?
When Marshmallow suddenly became violently ill, with blood coming out from both ends, it was terrifying for us all.
- February 15, 2017
When Marshmallow suddenly became violently ill, with blood coming out from both ends, it was terrifying for us all.
My 11-year-old dog has developed a grumpy side in his senior years. Here’s how I handle it.
- February 8, 2017
My 11-year-old dog has developed a grumpy side in his senior years. Here’s how I handle it.
His hair is everywhere! What do you do to control your dog’s shedding?
- January 25, 2017
His hair is everywhere! What do you do to control your dog’s shedding?
My dog Riggins is one funny pup — and he even has his own comedic sidekick!
- January 11, 2017
My dog Riggins is one funny pup — and he even has his own comedic sidekick!
After our co-op building in NYC adopted a restrictive dog policy, we decided to buy a house so that our dogs would be happy and safe.
- December 30, 2016
After our co-op building in NYC adopted a restrictive dog policy, we decided to buy a house so that our dogs would be happy and safe.
Riggins and I reflected on how he could be a better dog in 2017. Here’s what we came up with.
- December 28, 2016
Riggins and I reflected on how he could be a better dog in 2017. Here’s what we came up with.
From eating gingerbread houses to destroying gifts, Leo and Baby try their best to wreak havoc during the holidays.
- December 23, 2016
From eating gingerbread houses to destroying gifts, Leo and Baby try their best to wreak havoc during the holidays.
Beloved pups who have passed live on in your heart. Here’s how to keep them a part of your holiday celebrations.
- December 22, 2016
Beloved pups who have passed live on in your heart. Here’s how to keep them a part of your holiday celebrations.
I’ve gone from protector to being protected with my dog, Riggins. How have your roles changed with your dog?
- December 14, 2016
I’ve gone from protector to being protected with my dog, Riggins. How have your roles changed with your dog?
Can you relate? I bet you can.
- December 12, 2016
Can you relate? I bet you can.
If you are ever in the heartbreaking position of having to rehome your dog, these five steps will help you find the best family possible.
- December 5, 2016
If you are ever in the heartbreaking position of having to rehome your dog, these five steps will help you find the best family possible.
After his accident, we loved Pasha even more for his differences, anyone who met him soon felt the same.
- December 1, 2016
After his accident, we loved Pasha even more for his differences, anyone who met him soon felt the same.
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There Is a Difference Between a Reactive Dog and an Aggressive One