Some of them are obvious, like guarding the house. Others are subtle, almost invisible, tucked into small daily moments you ...

Dogs are amazing, instinct-driven animals with some truly awesome abilities. With so many breeds and so many jobs that dogs do, it's unsurprising that dogs can be talented in a variety of areas. As ...

Alright, dogs can’t make cappuccinos. If they could, most of us pet parents would be buzzed like a retriever with a tennis ball and quickly bankrupt from tipping them with uncured beef hot dogs. But ...

Dogs chew on just about anything—shoes, sticks, furniture, even things that shouldn’t be in their mouths. And although ...

Did you know that approximately two million dogs are stolen every year in the United States? Even more alarming, over 80% of ...

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Owners often report aimless pacing, barking at nothing, soiling in the house and anxiety for no apparent reason.

Even the most energetic dogs love to take plenty of naps throughout the day. But how much relaxing is too much, and when should you worry? Here's how much dogs should sleep a day, factors that affect ...

Most dog owners know to keep our pups away from scary things like rattlesnakes and black widow spiders — but there are other critters and substances that we never imagined could be harmful to our dogs ...

You take your dog outside a few times a day to show them how scary and awful the world and other dog owners are, and how lucky they are to have you in their lives. Every Tuesday night, you take ...