Wondering why your dog is chewing on weeds and grass on your walks? Here's a few of the reasons why dogs may chew on grass.

Dogs lick their owners for a number of reasons, and each situation requires individual interpretation. In your case, the most likely explanation is that your dog is displaying an affectionate behavior that signals his close bond with you. Wild dogs often greet each other with affectionate displays of face-licking. Other reasons put forward as to [...]

Wondering how healthy your dog is? The proof is in the poop. The below infographic shows how the shape, size, content, color, and consistency of a dog’s poop can give clues into any internal problems you and your vet may have missed or may need to investigate. For instance, watery stools may indicate an [...]

Why does my dog eat leaves? It's not harmful to eat leaves occasionally, but if they're eating leaves all the time, it could be an issue.

Ask AKC   Dear AKC: I have a 14-month old pug who eats earthworms every chance he gets. He eats the same amount dry dog food as his brother but eats the earthworms as snacks during his outside time. His brother does not eat earthworms. I'm sure hunger isn't the issue. Is he missing something [...]

If you know your dog drank coffee or ate coffee grounds or beans, you need to monitor them for toxicity. Here's what to do if your dog drinks coffee.

Keep your dog safe by learning which household items could be extremely harmful to them. Make sure to keep these safely away from your pet.

Dogs can come into contact with internal parasites at any point in their lives, including before they are born. These parasites—which are often different types of worms—can cause problems once they find their way into your dog's gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Depending on the parasite, your dog may experience symptoms, but this isn't always [...]

It’s that time of year again. Flea and tick season is upon us, and nothing annoys a dog more than those pesky pests. Responsible dog owners know that their canine companion’s warm body and soft fur is a personal paradise for these insects. But once they move in — and begin feeding on your [...]

Harvest season is upon us and that means we are well into autumn. “Old Man Winter” is just around the corner. I am not a cold weather kind of a person, so I am already wishing for spring. With spring in mind, let’s look at a couple of fall tasks that will make a [...]

Dogs do a lot of strange things when they poop—they sometimes kick their back legs over it (find out why here) and some dogs even eat it, but even more prevalent are dogs who spin around before squatting. A video by DNews discussed various theories surrounding this behavior, including that patting down the [...]

Consider your dog's age, breed, and size when choosing the healthiest dry dog food. Look for protein-rich food packed with vitamins and minerals.

Who can resist that "sourmug" face?! In honor of Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day (yes, it's a real thing!), we've rounded up some of our favorite Bulldog-centric products that celebrate this friendly and dignified breed. Bulldog Leash and Collar Set Images of Bulldogs are woven into this colorful collar and leash set. The collar has a [...]

Wonder what your dog's New Year's resolutions are? Take a look at some behavior changes that may be on your dog's mind.

Spring is here, and warm weather can bring about hazards and new behaviors. Learn what to look for and how to prepare your dog.

Why do dogs eat cat poop? They enjoy eating smelly things! But that doesn't mean this natural behavior is healthy for dogs. Here's how to prevent your pet from getting sick from cat poop and how to curb this behavior.

Many of our favorite Easter treats and traditions can be dangerous for our dogs, but with some prep, you'll be able to enjoy the day and keep your dog safe.

Of all the odd habits our dogs have—drinking toilet water, rolling in dead things, licking their butts— nothing disgusts most dog owners more than knowing that dogs eat poop sometimes. A dog's motivation for eating poop isn't to gross us humans out, but the act of eating poop certainly disgusts us. So much so [...]

Summer means ice cream, hikes in the woods with your dog, swimming in ponds, running through fields, and generally having a ball while soaking up the warmth. All that fun in the sun can have a downside, though. Most people are aware of the more obvious hazards that come with long, warm days — heat stroke [...]

We love our dogs, but that doesn't mean that potential buyers want to see said pets (or any evidence of them) when looking at a home they're thinking of buying. "Pets are either an attractive distraction, so cute they distract prospective buyers from looking at the real estate, or completely the opposite," says Diane Saatchi [...]

There may be things in your yard that are potential hazards to dogs. Know what can be harmful to keep your dog safe.

This Standard Poodle is one of five, loyal companion dogs who won the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The winners will be honored at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida, December 15-16, 2018. Some relationships resonate more deeply with time. In the case of 13-year-old Spencer [...]

Can you have a yard without grass? Check out these alternate dog-friendly grassless yard ideas for your pet.

The best way to find out if your dog has fleas is to look for symptoms of flea bites on dogs. So what do flea bites look like on dogs?

“Mean seeds" refers to foxtails or any number of plants, including Canada wild rye and cheatgrass, that have barbed grass awns or seed heads. Dogs may pick up a grass awn on an ear, eye, mouth, nose, or between their toes – and an awn can even burrow directly into their skin. These plants and seeds [...]

If you're traveling with your dog, you'll want to know which airports are dog-friendly. Some airports are better than others - check out our lists!

Unfortunately, dog pee can kill grass, leaving brown and yellow spots on your lawn. Here's why and how to prevent and fix it.

by Lacey Herbel "Don't chew on that!" "Bad puppy! We don't potty inside!" "No! No! No! Stop barking!" When buying a new puppy, many people find that they don't come already trained. There are plenty of things that need to be tweaked before beginning training for a herding dog. Many times a new or even [...]

Keeping a flock of sheep for stockdog training is an option that many handlers would love to have, but many feel they don't have the facilities or knowledge to maintain a flock of sheep. A little bit of research into this species of animal can take much of the mystery away and open up great [...]

Marthina Greer First presented Pure Dog Talk Jan 2023 Bladder stones are the quintessential “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question. By this, we mean that a dog can have a bladder symptoms that are caused by a bladder stone, or the bladder infection can cause bladder stones to form. Which then becomes a [...]