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Is Your Dog Being 'Bad' or Just Being a Dog?

If you understand what's driving your dog's misbehavior, you can better address it and ensure you're meeting your dog's needs. Here are some of the ways your dog's natural behaviors may come into conflict with your expectations, and how to address them.

Choosing Balanced Ingredients for Homemade Dog Food

Many online recipes don't provide your dog with a complete and balanced diet, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Learn more about the pros and cons of making your dog's dinner from scratch and why it's important to use veterinary nutritionist-approved homemade dog food recipes to combine your enthusiasm with the right expertise.

Dog Ownership Etiquette: How to Be a Good Dog Owner in Your Community

Owning a dog means having certain responsibilities that come with dog ownership. It also means following the sometimes unspoken rules of dog ownership etiquette and good manners. After all, common courtesy goes a long way in making your dog a welcome member of the neighborhood.

Why Does My Dog Put Their Paw On Me?

Your dog gazes at you with love and longing. Suddenly, you feel your arm or leg gently caressed by their paw. You may be wondering, why does my dog put their paw on me? Is it a sign of hand-holding canine style?

Cues to Teach Your Dog to Avoid Approaching Dogs

Dogs don't always need to greet other dogs when out on walks. You don't want to encourage on-leash greetings that aren't natural for your dog and could lead to or exacerbate reactivity.