Is chocolate poisonous to dogs?
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Can a dog really predict an epileptic seizure?
Animals are often credited with knowing when a thunderstorm is coming, but what about a physiological one? Can a dog warn you that you're about to have a seizure?
Leave your house for five minutes or eight hours and most likely your dog will have the same wiggly, overzealous reaction to your return. Do dogs comprehend the passing of time?
The droopy-faced bloodhound. The prancing poodle. The small Maltese you could easily mistake for a mop. How can these impossibly different dogs compete for the same prize?
Learn the history and ideas in common behind most methods of dog training and then talk about one of the most popular methods today: Clicker training. Read the article to get started.
How many words do dogs understand?
We know dogs can decipher "sit," "stay" and "come." And we've seen the enthusiastic tail wagging that the word "walk" triggers. But what other words can dogs understand? Do they comprehend more than we know?
Is chocolate poisonous to dogs?
My dog really likes chocolate, but my mother won't let me feed it to him. She says it will kill him. Does that make sense? If I can eat chocolate, why can't my dog?
What are those microchips that people put in their dogs?
Some of my friends were on vacation at the beach and their dog ran off. About a week after returning home, they got a call from their veterinarian -- their dog had been found. They said it was because of a microchip in their dog. What are they talking about?
They say a dog is man's best friend. These celebrity canines have certainly earned their keep. The dogs listed here are some of the most famous dogs that have been featured in movies and on television. See our list of 11 celebrity canines.
From Martha Stewart and Bill Clinton to Edgar Allen Poe and John Lennon, here are 12 favorite celebs with some of their closest companions.
Every dog owner should be familiar with common canine maladies, and it makes things even better when you know effective home remedies. Read this article for a wide range of home treatments for dogs.
Dogs give their owners immense amounts of pleasure, but in return, there's a lot owners need to know to keep their pooches happy and healthy. In this article, we explain the vital basics of dog care.
If dogs are man's best friend, you still need to be well informed in order to choose the right one. Learn how to choose a dog.
How to Give First Aid to Your Dog
Seeing a dog hurt or in distress can be a helpless feeling for a pet owner. Be prepared for any emergency situation to help your dog. Learn how to give first aid to your dog.
How to Solve Dog Behavior Problems
Dogs' behavior can be charming, but it can also be baffling. Here are several common canine behavioral problems and what you can do to understand and curb them.
The better you train your dog, the happier you'll both be. Dogs that behave earn more love and care from their owners, who are happier in turn. Read this dog-training primer.