Barking, pawing, whining, jumping up, and mouthing are all examples of attention-seeking behavior in dogs. Learn why it happens and how to stop it.

Training dogs, and especially the most challenging dogs, has taught me a lot about getting through life. Figuring out how to take care of myself during, and after, the pandemic is no exception. I get my second COVID vaccine next week and, like many other people, this means I'm starting to cautiously think about what […]

You love training and competing in dog sports, and chances are, your dog enjoys them even more. But at some point, they can't move like they used to.

  Somewhere above us is a Mount Olympus of dog-show gods—“god” is, after all, “dog” spelled backward—whose favorite form of entertainment is lobbing disappointment and defeat to the leash-clutching mortals below. Instead of thunderbolts, these diabolical divinities rain down all the vagaries that test the soul of the purebred dog fancier: That once-in-a-lifetime sire that […]

Nystagmus in dogs is an eye condition. It may appear as flickering eye movements, your dog tilting their head to one side, or losing their balance easily.

Ziggy, an 11-year-old Standard Poodle, overcomes cancer and an ear tumor to compete at the AKC Obedience Classic with joyful determination.

If you're looking to help your dog to get more experience with Scent Work, consider practicing on walks. Bringing your scents with you while away from home can help your pet gain a deeper understanding of Scent Work and build their search skills. Make Sure Your Dog Is Ready for Scent Work Before starting to […]

The first time Lucy Hayes met Stella, the Dayton, Ohio, native could sense something special about her. Hayes had owned a Bulldog before, but that dog had been somewhat stubborn and sedentary. Stella, however, was a whole different story. Despite being the runt of a nine-pup litter, Stella showed a certain spunk and eagerness to achieve. […]

A young family I know recently made a commitment to quality time by banning cell phones at the dinner table. It started as more of a dare than a serious lifestyle change. The husband is a marketing maven, the wife a high-powered lawyer, and the two kids own every electronic device on the market. One […]

Storm, a Black and Tan Coonhound, and her owner-handler Laura Beth Waldrep placed in the top 100 at the Rally National Championships.