​Sally Nist, an employee of the U.S. Department of State, had puppy withdrawal when she had to spend a month away from her beloved Border Terrier. So it’s not surprising that she took special interest in a street dog near the compound where she was stationed in Kosovo. One rainy night, Nist returned home to […]

It is normal for dogs to pass some gas, but excessive gas usually reveals intolerance by the dog to some part of his diet. To begin, inferior-quality dog foods may have excessive fat and are made up of ingredients that result in difficult digestibility. Poorly digestible ingredients pass unabsorbed through the small intestine and end up […]

Solutions to the Gassy Dog Dilemma Flatulence is, unfortunately for pet owners, a common problem in dogs. Natural food supplements can clear the air. There is no specific cause of dog flatulence in most cases, so treatment tends to fall in the realm of promoting gastrointestinal health. Holistic vets say increasing fiber in a dog’s […]

Face-licking dogs are sending a messageWhen a dog licks the face of another, the behavior probably can be traced to the puppy stage. A puppy’s display of licking signaled a desire to be fed. In adult dogs, it could be a sign of respect. Wild dog puppies lick their mother's lips when she returns from […]

You may appreciate the slobbery greeting your dog gives you upon your return from work each day, but do you ever wonder the reason behind it? Dogs lick their owners, other dogs, and themselves for a variety of reasons ranging from love and submission to a possible medical condition. Following are common reasons your dog […]

The idea that dogs might understand mathematics is apt to make many people laugh in disbelief. But when you consider that there are different forms of quantitative thinking, the theory is easier to consider. Comparing Sizes Early researchers tested dogs by putting out two balls of hamburger: one large and one small. They found that […]

Vicktory Over Adversity Seeing Audie, tail wagging as he greeted a group of children, it was hard to believe that he once cowered at the sight of a human hand. Watching Audie, as he zipped and weaved from tunnel to tire in a noisy agility ring, it was hard to believe that he once fled […]

As all owners know, walking your dog is a top priority to keep pups happy and healthy. Walks provide great low-impact exercise for dogs of all ages and their owners. It also allows dogs to explore the wide world that exists outside of their own backyards. Dogs are stimulated by sights and sounds, and they […]

Kathy Santo trains dogs for home life and competition at her Kathy Santo Dog Training school in New Jersey. She is the author of Kathy Santo’s Dog Sense and has handled multiple Obedience trial champions. She also teaches digital dog-training courses available online. When I first heard the phrase “old dogs are the best dogs,” […]

When your dog is showing signs of illness or injury, you become a first responder, assessing your patient and determining what type of care—if any—he requires. For a vomiting dog, ask the following questions: Does he look sick? If your dog is—on one extreme—lying down and uninterested in the surroundings as well as vomiting, it’s […]