I was awakened at 3:30 a.m. this morning by my three-year-old basset hound, Chloe. It had been a late night with my ten-year-old son up until 1:30 a.m. and my husband at work. Chloe was walking across... Read more >>

One of my mother’s favorite television shows is The Dog Whisperer, a National Geographic Channel program starring the dog behaviorist Cesar Millan and many ill-behaved pooches of all breeds.... Read more >>

As the popularity of dog parks explodes across the nation, it’s important to understand dog park “etiquette.” As leash laws become more restrictive, dog owners are discovering that... Read more >>

All over the country, shouts of “Hello, I am home” sends four-footed doggies, tails wagging, and behinds swiveling left to right, running to their owners. This is the highlight of their... Read more >>

I’m the first to admit that my friends look like their dogs. But is it just a funny coincidence, or is there any real science behind it? After the last time my friend Rebecca bounded up to me the same… Read more >>

Particularly if it’s attached to your elbow. As some of you may know, I hate my dog. Yes, last time I wrote about the subject, I merely disliked my dog. Well, now, I despise him. My... Read more >>