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Dogfight
An SPCA.com Exclusive Report by Karen Sueda, DVM
Dominance-status aggression (DSA) occurs when two dogs vie for a higher-ranking position in the same household. Here are some tips for keeping a relatively minor interaction between your dogs from turning into an all-out brawl.
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Curing Nuisance Barking
by Liam Crowe
A nuisance barker, a dog that barks at birds, noises, the neighbors, passing pedestrians or other dogs is not a good watchdog.
Understanding the Nature of Typical Dog Behavior
by Liam Crowe
While some behaviors we humans would classify as “bad” are natural, they do not have to be part of the normal routine.
The People-Pooch Connection:
Walk Your Waistline Away
by Liam Crowe
A recent study has shown that participants who walked their dogs daily lost 14 pounds on average in less than a year – far more than the average “fad” dieter.
Safety Tips to "Winterize" Your Dog
by Liam Crowe
While it’s easy to think that dogs are immune to cold because of their fur, the fact is that more dogs perish in the winter than at any other time of the year.
Tips for Bringing Home a Puppy
by Liam Crowe
The love and laughter that comes with a new puppy epitomizes the joy of dog ownership. However, while puppies are cute and cuddly, accepting the role of guardian for a new pup comes with significant responsibilities.
Top 10 Dog-Friendly Tips to Help Make the Holiday Season Merry
by Liam Crowe
This is the season for all things merry—and that includes our furry friends. Following these simple tips will help make the festivities safe and happy for our canine companions, too.
Keys to Managing Canine Behavior
by Liam Crowe
Dogs are pack animals. A dog’s instinctive behavior is to challenge the pack member above him and, in turn, to be challenged by the dog below. Within the human-dog pack, dogs behave the same way. This can lead to undesirable behaviors.
Why People Don’t Train Their Dogs & Why They Should
by Liam Crowe
Often dog guardians forego training because they don’t like the way they think the training makes their dog feel, or they feel guilty for setting rules and not letting their dog “be a dog.” This humanizing of a dog’s behavior leads to faulty judgments about what dogs understand, what they need, and what is best for the dog.
