http://shibashake.com/dog/ Many people say ~ Dogs love us unconditionally. However, others argue that dogs are not capable of love, much less unconditional love. What seems like love to us is only behavioral conditioning. Is this true? What does unconditional dog…
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http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/everyday-pets Posted in: Pet Health By Everyday Health Guest Contributor Published Feb 1, 2016 From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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http://www.everydayhealth.com/pet-health/pet-health-articles.aspx By Everyday Health Guest Expert ,Krista Magnifico, DVM, …
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VET AUTHORED VET APPROVED Polydipsia and Polyuria in Dogs Polydipsia refers to an increased level of thirst in dogs, while polyuria refers to an…
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Socializing my service dog Bella has been a primary concern for me. Bella is out and about all of the time with me so I need to ensure that her socialization skills are well above average. Since most people…
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http://www.petmd.com/ Dangers of Not Socializing Your Dog By Victoria Schade Thorough…
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I’m more like dogs than I care to admit Karen B. London, PhD July 27, 2016 It’s usually with great pride that I take note of similarities between myself and dogs. If I greet someone with genuine enthusiasm or consider…
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Your high-energy, hyperactive dog can learn calming behaviors. Here’s how to help him relax… By Pat Miller, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA [Updated Feb 19, 2016] Boy, do I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say their…
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All of us have things that scare us, but for our four-legged friends, loud noises, new situations, and changes in the weather can be daunting. Unable to communicate exactly what’s causing their fears, dogs depend upon us to decipher…
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Dr. Bernard Lima-Chavez July 18, 2016 There are many special things about the relationship between humans and dogs, but being by their side as they develop from puppy into senior dog is an especially meaningful one. As puppies, they make…
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http://shibashake.com/ Like us, dogs have anxieties and fears. A dog’s anxieties, may not be the same as our own anxieties, but they cause stress and physical reactions just the same. Some common dog anxiety problems include Separation anxiety –…
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BY MIKKEL BECKER | DECEMBER 31, 2014 Is your dog feeling anxious? Stressed? Worried? You may think he can’t tell you if he is, but he can — and he will. Your dog communicates his emotional state through body language…
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BY HEATHER MCKINNON From Rover.com Everyone wants to know which are the smartest dog breeds. But do you really want a smart dog? And which dogs are considered “smart” or “dumb,” anyway? I’m as impressed as anyone by super-intelligent…
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Bringing Out Your Best Karen B. London,PhD | July 25, 2016 Sometimes I feel like I’m falling short as a wife, a mother, a collaborator, a friend, a sister, a daughter or in any other role in my life. I’m…
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Have you ever wondered why particular dogs respond better to commands given by particular people? Part of the explanation might be related to how those commands are being given. A new study performed at the Duke University Canine Cognition Center…
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