Dog Behavior (99)
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What to Do When Your Dog Won’t Listen
May 16, 2012There’s nothing more annoying than feeling like you’re not being listened to. When it’s your dog who’s not listening, though, the situation can be more than annoying; it… Full Article ›
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When Is the Best Time to Train My Dog — Before or After a Walk?
By Mikkel Becker, May 16, 2012What is the best time of day to train my dog? Should I train him before or after his walk? My problem with training him before walking him is that he is too excited to pay attention, but I worry… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog Compulsively Lick The Air?
By Mikkel Becker, May 14, 2012Q. Why does my dog lick the air? She does it for hours. A. There are various reasons your dog may be licking the air, but the fact that she does it for long periods of time is suggestive of… Full Article ›
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Video: Why Does My Dog... Eat Grass?
May 16, 2012
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3 Ways Your Dog’s Nose Could Save Your Life
By Jennifer Paull, May 16, 2012When news headlines trumpet a dog sniffing out trouble and saving someone’s life, there’s often a dramatic story to tell: a fire, an explosive or a search-and-rescue operation. But… Full Article ›
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Can All Dogs Swim?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 14, 2012Q. Do dogs know how to swim naturally? If not, how can I teach my dog? She's a Border Collie mix, and she gets very hot when I take her to the lake with us. A. Dogs will naturally start… Full Article ›
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Should My Dog Meet Other Dogs On-Leash or Off?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 11, 2012Q. Should dogs meet each other off-leash or on? At the dog park, the rules are to have them meet off-leash, but I think that's wrong. A. It seems counterintuitive, but it is better for dogs… Full Article ›
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Dogs Eat the Darndest Things!
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 4, 2012A veterinarian friend once asked me for some advice. He was getting close to proposing to his sweetheart, and he’d been pondering all the cool ways that he might pop the question. Since his… Full Article ›
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The Right Way to Pet a Dog
May 4, 2012
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Decipher What Your Dog Is Saying With His Tail
By Mikkel Becker, May 11, 2012Ever wish you knew what your dog was thinking? You can — just watch his tail! Instead of using words, your dog uses body language to communicate. While a dog's message can only be fully… Full Article ›
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Can My Dog Sense Stranger Danger?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 2, 2012Q. When we're out on a walk, sometimes my dog is clearly anxious about certain people we meet. Can dogs tell when someone has a bad intent? I've felt on a few occasions that she may have… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog . . . Crawl Under the Covers?
By Linda Fiorella , May 3, 2012It may seem strange to people that some pups like to sleep beneath the sheets on human beds, but the behavior doesn't surprise Dr. Brenda Forsythe, DVM, Ph.D., a certified applied animal… Full Article ›
