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I hate that, too! My dogs will sit by us at the table or lie under the table when we're eating, but they don't beg. Sometimes we have company who finds their close presence during mealtimes annoying, but that's just too bad. The dogs are part of the family and they want to be close to us. As...

Since there are two different camps of belief on this subject, I wonder if it could possibly depend on the dog. Maybe some see themselves while others don't. As Vinny said, it could also come down to age and fearfulness. It's really an interesting topic as I think most of us observe our dogs...

That kind of makes me wonder if the dog would have preferred to be with you instead of him! I had a schnauzer when I was a kid who didn't like my mother, so she would run away to a neighboring farm where an elderly lady lived. The old lady would let her sit on the couch and give her all sorts of...

I can understand where you're coming from, MeriYa, because small dogs tend to be stereotyped into the "yappy" category. I do agree with Vinny, though, that it has a lot more to do with how they're raised than it does with size. And with your experience, it sounds like you should be able to...

Now that we're talking about this, I just thought of something. Do y'all think apps like Wags will put the group walkers out of business? If I'm not mistaken, I think with Wags your dog is walked individually, so I wonder if people are going to opt for that instead of having their dog stuck in a...

With hip issues being such a common occurance in dogs, I'm so happy that a hip replacement is an option for our furry friends. I've heard that the majority of dogs who need this procedure only need one replaced to increase their comfort level and quality of life and that's a really good...

When I was working in a vet's office as a tech/assistant, it used to drive me crazy when owners who clearly couldn't control their pets used to try to interfere with our handling techniques. Some people have an excellent handle on their animals and are able to hold them properly without getting...

I'd love to know how that works out for you, MeriYa. It's funny because I know people who have litter trained all different types of animals, but this is the first time I've seen it suggested for a dog, even though it makes perfect sense.

I haven't used a dehydrator for the dogs, but it's a great idea! My husband was talking about getting one to make venison jerky, so it could serve double duty for that and homemade dog treats. I think they'd love it!

I sometimes use regular treats and break them into small pieces about the size of a Cheerio. We moved a few years ago and had to do boundary training, so I decided something extra special was in order. I baked organic chicken and cut it up into very small cubes and, boy, did that work like a...

Definitely let us know if you come across anything for treating property! We don't have a big flea problem, but the ticks are simply out of control and I would love to be able to create a line of defense against them. I've heard guinea hens are effective, but they aren't always practical.

I'm curious, for anyone who is or has been a professional dog walker, how many have you walked at once? I always giggle when I'm in the city and I see walkers with several dogs. They're professionals, of course, and seem to have quite a good handle on the situation, but it looks like it has the...

That's great news, Kirsten! Thank you! Having lived in New Jersey, you know what it's like here in the northeast. We wait all winter to finally get some nice weather and then we have to battle those darn ticks. It's miserable and worrisome for pets and people alike.

I'm a little confused by this statement. This is from the ADA government site: Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. They put the emphasis on "trained" with italics, not me, so...

I never use these types of leashes, but I know exactly what you are talking about when it comes to sidewalks or paths. I love dogs, but I dislike owners who allow their pets to get in the way of other people. Why anyone thinks that it's okay is beyond me.

I have an appointment to take one of my fur-babies in to be tested for Lyme disease next week. She's exhibiting joint pain and fatigue and it could easily be age-related, but we live in a very Lyme-prone area, so I'm concerned. I'll get all the answers I need next week, but in the meantime I'm...

It sounds like your dog found a good home with you, Keats! I have never understood why anyone would shout at a dog. Maybe it's because I was raised on a farm with parents who professionally trained animals, but when I see someone yelling at their dog, it's just the silliest thing to me. If I...

Since you work from home a lot, would it be an option to take her to a doggy daycare type of place on the days when you go into the office? My dogs don't like places like that, but I have some friends who swear by them for keeping their dogs entertained while the humans are gone all day.

Of course you are! But I found this behavioral study about how dogs interact with people they don't know when they're in different places to be interesting. (The link to the official study is in the article.) It didn't surprise me that dogs are more likely to spend time with an unknown person at...

This is a fascinating discussion. Vinny, I found your comment about dogs being opportunists particularly well put because if there's one characteristic that has been a constant with all of my dogs, it's that! However, that leads me to a question. Do you feel that when there is more than one dog...