New pets in the home need time to decompress and get to know their new life.

People are naturally drawn to dogs and want to pet and play with them. How can you protect your dog’s space while out in public?

Bringing a puppy into the family is a wonderful way to teach children about responsibility.

I started working with a new dog trainer and the first lesson discussed management strategies to keep my chihuahua from jumping on visitors. This has already been working well. Do I need to continue with training?

Q:  My dog spends all his time in the yard, seemingly barking at nothing. This can’t be good for him, and it’s upsetting my neighbors. What can I do? A:  Consider the causes of your dog’s barking. Are they triggered by neighbors, cars, passing dogs, wildlife, or smells? Maybe they are barking due to physical discomfort, such as pain from playing or standing outside. It may be raining or too hot, and they want to go back in. Your dog tries to communicate their feelings, so do not ignore the barking. Barking can be a self-reinforcing activity unless you interrupt

Many dogs are anxious and fearful when asked to get up on the scale.