Why do dogs eat rocks? Understanding why some dogs eat rocks, as well as teaching basic obedience skills, can prevent your dog from doing this dangerous behavior.

The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 21st annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. The five winners were carefully chosen from a pool of more than 800 impressive nominations. […]

Senior dogs are our special dogs. They don’t have the cuteness or flashiness of puppies and they’re usually not the athletic partner that they were in their “prime.” Senior dogs are special because they’ve earned their right to become our true companions. We know them and they understand us intimately which is why we owe […]

Dogs use their barks to show how they feel and to communicate with other dogs. The reason behind their bark can change depending on the situation.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the dog world is also known as Canine Compulsive Disorder or CCD. Here are the signs.

Imagine a mild sedative before leaving home, a bandana sprayed with calming scents, a bunch of bacon snacks, and skipping the hour-long frenzy in the waiting room. From classical music wafting across the sign-in desk to licking peanut butter off the wall to act as a distraction from getting a shot, your dog’s typical freak-out […]

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-59837-z#Fig4 Here is an article I found online for a large population study comparing levels in anxiety in different breeds. It is interesting to note that most breeds associated with being working detection dog are rated low on these scales. An excellent detection dog is a dog with excellent genetics for the task, being raised […]

From the Lone Ranger to Zorro, we know good guys can wear masks. But just try convincing your dog of that. As controlling the spread of the coronavirus becomes a paramount concern, the federal government has recommended – and some states have mandated – wearing face masks in public. While we humans have acclimated to […]

Considering adding a new puppy or new puppies to your family, with a senior dog already at home? There are certain precautions you'll need to take to maintain your older dog's mental and physical health during this time of transition. Here's what Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for the American Kennel Club, offers as advice. Finding the […]

South Dakota Senate Bill 136 seeks to allow therapy dogs to accompany vulnerable witnesses when testifying in South Dakota courts. The bill has passed in the Senate and will be considered by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM. The bill requires that before the introduction of a certified therapeutic […]