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Understanding the Scale of Dog Selectivity

The scale of dog selectiveness refers to the range of preferences and reactions dogs have when faced with meeting a new dog. Social dogs are at one end and aggressive dogs are at the other, with dog tolerant and dog selective dogs in between.

How to Create a Fitness Plan For Your Dog

Maintaining appropriate canine exercise levels can help prevent injuries, lessen the impacts of age-related issues like arthritis, and help them stay physically active for longer. Here's how to create a dog-safe and goal-oriented fitness plan.

The 7 AKC Dog Breed Groups Explained

Dog shows aren't beauty contests. In fact, at a dog show, each animal is measured on how closely they conform to their breed standard. This is called conformation.

Meet Tanis Rapoza – A Junior Off to a Great Start in Dog Sports

In 2018, when Tanis was 3 years old, the Rapoza family received a text message with a photo from Debby Chaplic of the Animal Rescue League of Boston. They had a coonhound-beagle mix with "their name written all over her." The Rapoza family went with a leash to the shelter and returned home with Skippy.

How to Feed Multiple Pets Without Conflict

In multi-pet homes, it often feels like you need a referee, with dogs pushing to get each other's food or stealing food from the cat. As a result, mealtime can be stressful for owners as well as pets, but with a little planning and training, it doesn't have to be.