Regardless of the age of first heat, it's important to note that going into heat doesn't mean a dog is ready to have puppies. Just like a child who got her first period at 12 years old isn't ready to ...
Therefore, these behaviors that started in early infancy become part of a dog's behavior repertoire often because they have a history of reinforcement or owners has inadvertently reinforced them. Here ...
Chanell Bell and her 4-year-old husky, Kobe, lived a comfortable life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kobe had a small yard in front of her house where he could play, but she could never have imagined ...
Recent research in veterinary medicine has illuminated a fascinating area of study: the connection between the gut microbiome and behavior in dogs. The gut microbiome is composed of a diverse ...
I’ve often wondered if Teddy, my family’s 10-year-old Lab, knew what I was thinking. The pooch has the most intense, focused look when he watches me work on a task.