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Bertrand, a 10-year-old rescue, follows the odor trail to its source and alerts

K9 Nose Work: Train Your Dog's Scenting Abilities

The latest training activity develops your dog’s natural scenting abilities through fun and games

By Sandra Mannion

Effects of Neutering

New study looks at the health implications of spay/neuter

Snow Shows What Your Dog Smells

What interests your dog—revealed!

By Karen B. London, PhD

Chimney Rock State Park

Dog Friendly Marfa, TX and Asheville, NC

Pack up and head for a Winter Escape

By Susan Tasaki

Puppies for Rent

College student makes dogs available to fill a void

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The Importance of Eating Breakfast

Study finds dogs perform better after a full belly

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Grants for Pet Friendly Women’s Shelters

AKC supports domestic violence services that welcome dogs

Facebook Dogs

Increase in animal lovers creating social media accounts for their pets

Dog Parking at Ikea

The trendy home store creates a hangout area for pets

Suitcases Stress Dogs

Packing no fun for anybody

By Karen B. London, PhD

Dude Ranch

Dog days at Canada’s Flying U

By Rebecca Wallick

Dogs and Attachment Theory

A deep emotional connection with our pets brings many benefits

Dogs’ Reactions to Hugs Between Humans

Dogs vary in their responses

By Karen B. London, PhD

Hammocks and Dogs Create a Balancing Act

It’s another way to be together

By Karen B. London, PhD

Contagious yawning in dogs

Empathy may cause it

By Karen B. London, PhD

Keeping Dogs Safe in the Summertime

By Shea Cox, DVM, CVPP, CHPV

Enrichment Toys

An engaged mind equals a happy dog

By Karen B. London, PhD

Do Dogs Act Guilty?

New research looks at conflict deffusing behavior in canines

Wonder Dogs

New jobs tap into their many talents

By Barbara Robertson

Have Dog, Will Travel: Southern Comfort

Nashville