How to handle your dog's leash aggression
Dear Cathy: I have a 3-year-old terrier mix that loves to go for walks. She is usually friendly with other […]
Dogs
Dogs
"Resident dogs" are usually the biters
In a sensational world, headlines about dog bites and canine aggression tend to focus on certain breeds rather than the
Dogs
Take the jump out of your dog
The other day while teaching a pets and babies class for new parents-to-be, I asked the group what their biggest
Dogs
Take the jump out of your dog
The other day while teaching a pets and babies class for new parents-to-be, I asked the group what their biggest
Pets
Five ways we pick pets names
A few weeks ago, I asked readers to share their pets’ names. After reviewing your e-mails, I realized that a
Humane Education, Other animals
Who defines humane treatment for farm animals?
While this column focuses on companion animals, my background includes time on Capitol Hill, where I worked on companion animal,
Pets
Xylitol and a major pet emergency
When Tarin Goodnight, a student at Texas State University, ran to the store, she didn’t expect to come back home
Pets
Bella beats Max for six years in a row
Max ruled the top spot in the list of the top 10 most popular dog names. But Veterinary Pet Insurance
Dogs
Dogs don't always listen? Here's why
Letters about “stubborn dogs” that don’t seem to listen flood my e-mail. Margie G. says, “Whenever we go for walks,
Pets
Helping children cope with pet's death
When I was 7 years old, my little dog Pepper saw a cat across the street and ran out the