There's no such thing as a 'partially' house-trained dog
Limiting options the key to a fix
The first step in turning an adult dog into a reliable house pet is to embrace a key concept: There’s no such thing as a “partially” house-trained dog. He either is or he isn’t.
Why is realizing this important? Because if you have a dog who is “sometimes” reliable, you have a dog who doesn’t understand what’s requi… [ read more » ]
Pet theft seems to be on the rise
Is dog-napping on the rise? The American Kennel Club has kept informal tabs on the stolen pet numbers and says pilfered pets aren’t uncommon. Last year there we… [ read more » ]
Is your pet ready to be on the bed?
In many homes, the “pets on the bed” debate is long over — and the pets won. Proof can be found in the marketplace, where accessories abound to help pets get o… [ read more » ]
Buy big and save
Buying in bulk can make pet-food budgets go further, a cost-cutting strategy already popular with many dog lovers. Here’s how bag sizes for dry dog food rank in… [ read more » ]
Pet your cat where he's comfortable
With a scratch-happy cat, always work to eliminate the triggers for unwanted behavior, and work on your cat’s tolerance levels for being petted. If you’re patie… [ read more » ]
Pet costumes offer good time for most
Q: What do you think about the ridiculous habit of putting Halloween costumes on pets? What are you pet freaks thinking? — J.G., via e-mail
A: I guess … [ read more » ]
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