Raising a great dog in a small space
Honest, road-tested guides for apartment and first-time dog parents, potty training that sticks, calmer barking, gear worth buying, and the daily routines that keep a city dog content.
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Dog boots for winter: how to size them and get your dog to wear them
Boots protect paws from salt and cold, but only when they fit and your dog tolerates them. Here…
Thanksgiving food for dogs: what is safe and what to skip
A little plain turkey is fine, but bones, fat, onions, dough and sweets are not. Here is what…
When is a dog considered a senior? What AAHA says by size
AAHA does not set one age for senior dogs. It uses the last quarter of estimated lifespan, which…
Meds for dog anxiety: what vets prescribe and why training still matters
Fluoxetine and clomipramine are FDA approved for canine separation anxiety, and a dexmedetomidine gel for noise aversion. Medication…
Dog winter coat: which dogs need one and how to fit it
Hairless, clipped, short-legged and lean dogs often need a coat, while thick-coated breeds usually do not. Here is…
Dog costume for Halloween: a safety guide for city dogs
A costume is optional, but candy and a busy front door are not. Here is what veterinary sources…
Just got a puppy?
Read these three first, they save the most tears (yours and theirs).
Qué perros nacen sin cola: 12 razas de cola corta natural
Las razas que nacen realmente sin cola, el gen que lo explica y las que aparecen en todas…
A Realistic 8-Week-Old Puppy Schedule for Apartment Living
An eight-week-old puppy in an apartment runs on a short, repeating loop: wake, pee, eat, play, pee again,…
Puppy Crying at Night: The First-Week Survival Plan
The first week with a new puppy is mostly about one thing: sleep, or the lack of it.…
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