Happy dog Question: I love my dog Destiny so much, but I find myself worrying that maybe I’m not doing enough for her. Can you tell me if Destiny is happy?.....

Downside to smart dog Question: What’s the downside of having a smart dog? Answer: Surprisingly, there are quite a few. Smart dogs actually learn to “work”.....

Dog collar sensitivity Question: Question: My dog hates being grabbed by the collar. What can I do? Answer: It’s important to treat the problem. Twenty.........

Communicate with dogs Question: You say that anybody can talk with their animals. I want to learn, but I don’t think I’m intuitive enough. How can I tell if....

Choosing a good dog trainer We know too many stories of dogs who have been given to a shelter, or even abandoned, after easily-correctable behaviors were.......

Bad for dog to walk through door before me Question: Why do I need to keep my dog from going through the door ahead of me? Answer: It used to be believed.......

What’s worrying the modern dog The psychological unraveling of Monty, an eight-year-old McNab mix, began with a trip out of town. Eight months after San........

Training a territorial dog Question: My dog is very territorial. Is there any way to “train” her out of that? Answer: Like most creatures, including humans,....

Speaking dog It’s news to most humans that the way we act with each other when we’re feeling most affectionate - hugging and staring into each other’s eyes,....

Share bed with dog Question: Is it okay to let my dog sleep in bed with me? Answer: Experts have long disagreed about this question. These are the dogs who,....

Prevent dog collar sensitivity Question: How do I prevent my dog from getting sensitive about collar grabs? Answer: Twenty percent of dog bites occur when a....

Mixed messages if dog’s allowed on one couch but not the other Question: Am I sending my dog mixed messages if he’s allowed on one couch but not the other?.....