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Dog Buddies Get Special Door in Fence So They Can Hangout

When their owners couldn’t keep Tate and Vernon apart, they installed a convenient workaround in the backyard so the friends could spend time together. As...

Can Dogs Have Autism? What Current Scientific Evidence Tells Us

Dog behavior is almost as complex as human behavior, although much of it is innate. Their emotions are a mystery to us, but as...

14 Tips on How to Become the Best Pet Parent to...

Every member of your family undoubtedly has a special place in your heart and your dog is no exception. Some of the shining aspects...

Use This App to Let Your Dog Sniff Out Friends On...

I’m sure you’ve heard of Tinder, possibly the most popular dating app for humans on the planet. Now there is an app for dogs...

Do Dogs Have Feelings? Science Has the Answer

Most pet parents at one time or another have wondered: do dogs have feelings? Fortunately or not, this is a question that can be...

6 Dog Barking Tips To Quiet Down Your Dog

One of the downsides of adopting dogs is them barking uncontrollably when you really wish they wouldn't. There aren't many things as annoying as...

Let’s Talk: Breed Specific Legislation and Restrictions

Good afternoon readers. I hope you are all having a wonderful week. Did you happen to check out my column last week about the...

Why Some Dogs Dislike Men and What To Do About It

Some dogs have a problem with men. That’s the long and short of it. As a guy, this isn’t something to take personally, but...

Let’s Talk: Dog Park Etiquette

We're changing our Let's Talk column. I'll still be doing my weekly column, but you'll be seeing more op-ed pieces from other editors too....

Sunday’s Recap: Socializing Puppies

Sundays are traditionally a day of relaxation, spending time with family, and participating in some of your favorite activities. One of my favorite things...

BarkHappy Smartphone App Connects Dog Owners in Austin

Yesterday, July 23, 2015, BarkHappy, a location-based app that allows dog owners to search and meet-up, made its debut in Austin, Texas. The app...

Helping A Dog Adjust When The Owner Passes Away

Dogs mourn losses just like we do, and losing a member of their family can be devastating. Whether it is a canine companion or...

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