We adopted a small, 2-year-old shelter dog about six months ago. He was a stray, and we know nothing about his prior life. He has been a great addition to our family. He likes to fetch, go for walks, ...

The urge for dogs to guard their food is natural. If you notice your dog is defensive of their toys or bed, it is important to take action to keep it from progressing.

I was recently at a dog show and watched one dog owner place a handsome Springer Spaniel in a wire exercise pen. She next put a bowl of food in the pen and the dog approached and started to eat. For ...

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Our dogs are cherished members of our families, and we strive to give them the best possible lives. We often interpret their enthusiastic greetings and affectionate nudges as constant contentment.

The urge for dogs to guard their food is natural. If you notice your dog is defensive of their toys or bed, it is important to take action to keep it from progressing.