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Dogs Safe at Home: Post-Adoption Behavior Support
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Amy Sutherland
Post-adoption support is a winning strategy.
DIY
Dog-o-Lanterns
By
Terri Hardin
How to sculpt a special Halloween pumpkin
Food & Nutrition
GMO: Are genetically modified crops safe in your dog food?
By
Sheila Pell
A vet speaks out on genetically modified pet food.
Studies & Research
Dogs Are More Expressive When We're Looking At Them
By
Marc Bekoff
A new study shows dogs display more facial expressions when we pay attention
Jim Berger with the rebuilt doghouse dubbed “Eddie’s House”
DogPatch
Classic Doghouse: from Frank Lloyd Wright
By
Susan Tasaki
A Frank Lloyd Wright design and the boy who “commissioned” it.
Health Care
Genes at Work: New Treatments Enlists Dogs’ Immune Systems
By
Alexandra Anderson
Activities & Sports
Mindfulness: How to Get Bliss When Walking Your Dog
By
Christie Green
Your dog can be your best meditation partner
Behavior & Training
Teaching a Dog to Whisper
By
Deborah Armstrong
Training dogs to use their indoor voice
Latest Blog Posts
Smiling Dog: Huck
by
The Bark
Dog's name and age: Huck, 7 years   How you named your dog?  Huckleberry Finn was named after Mark Twain's character. He was an orphan pup who seemed like he was ready for a life of adventure as my little wing man.   Adoption Story: Huck was dumped in a high-kill shelter when he was...
Celebrating a Big Win for Dogs and Their People
by
Claudia Kawczynska
We just got the great news that affects not only dog lovers in the SF Bay Area but those who might be planning dog-friendly trips here. After a long drawn out battle with the National Park Service that we have covered in detail, the NPS has decided to drop their onerous and ill-conceived “...
Leaping Dachshund in Commercial
by
Karen B. London
I can never get enough of dog commercials, and this one with a Dachshund as an enthusiastic fetcher is lots of fun. The Journey song, “Don’t Stop Believin’” is a great soundtrack for the optimism and teamwork that contribute to this dog’s successful catch. The dog’s leap at about 18 seconds is the...
California Is the First State to Ban Retail Sales of Puppy Mill Pets
by
Claudia Kawczynska
California became the first state to ban the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits from pet stores. This law, introduced in February by Assemblyperson Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach), was signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Friday, Oct. 13 and celebrated by animal protection organizations...
How Would Karen Handle This?
by
Karen B. London
It’s a great joy to me when a client tells me, “So I just thought, ‘How would Karen handle this?’” and I heartily agree with the way they answered this question. Not only am I excited to hear that a critical training moment went well, but I’m thrilled to realize that the person is thinking like a...
Treats Please: A DIY Strawberry Halloween Costume for You and Your Dog
by
Julissa Arangure-Garcia
With Halloween just around the corner, you may have been thinking about creative costume ideas for both you and your dog. Why not try out these sweet DIY strawberry costumes from Shari’s Berries for a matching look that you can make all on your own? Your heart will melt when you see your pup all...
Smiling Dog: Lily
by
The Bark
Dog's name and age: Lily, 6 years old Share similar personalities?  Lily is confident and outgoing. I am  shy and reserved. We complement each other. What are Lily's favorite tricks? Go Night Night: Lily will lie down on her side and stretch her legs out until I say, "Wake Up" then she hops up...
Canine Science Conference 2017
by
Karen B. London
This past weekend was the first ever North American Canine Science Conference. It was open to people from all over the world studying any aspect of any canine species. A similar event called the Canine Science Forum has been happening every other year in Europe since 2008, and this gathering was...
Smiling Dogs: Bear and Moose
by
The Bark
Dog's name and age? Bear and Moose, 8 years old Can you tell us how you named your dogs? Bear's name is self-explanatory, but she also harvests the qualities of a bear: powerful, yet sensitive and intelligent. And Moose, well if you give a moose a muffin...he'll ask for some jam to go with....

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