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These are the products I featured in my Facebook Live presentation featuring a roundup of dog food puzzles and games designed to give both their mind and body a workout! You can view the video here or at the end of this post. The remarks below include information from the manufacturers as well as my […]

How can you train a dog not to chase squirrels? That was a question from a reader, and of course I had to turn to my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, to respond. Anyone who’s visited our home would know we failed miserably at accomplishing this with our own dogs. Physican, heal thyself! Q: Our dog […]

A reader wrote asking whether all cats’ eyes glow in the dark. They do, and here’s why. Q: My cat’s eyes seem to glow in the dark. Do all cats’ eyes do that? A: Their large, luminous eyes are one of the finest features of felines. They may also be the reason superstitious people once […]

It’s not unusual for dogs to act as canine chaperones, but with a little training, they can learn to relax their policing of romantic relationships. Here’s how to handle it. Q: My dog growls at my boyfriend whenever he shows me affection, and it’s killing our vibe. How can I help them become friends? A: […]

People always want me to tell them what to do about their itchy dog without realizing there’s no one cause and no one treatment for this misery-making problem! Q: My dog seems to be scratching himself a lot. Does he have dry skin? Should I add oil to his food? A: Dogs who scratch may […]