While breed and age strongly influence a dog’s personality, so too does early socialization. All dogs benefit from positive reinforcement training and social interaction from a young age that helps ...

When it’s too hot to safely walk your dog outside, malls, pet stores and these dog-friendly businesses can offer indoor ...

Finding the right dog for a family, especially with kids, b. can feel like a big decision. You want a companion who’s gentle, patient, and happy to be part of everyday chaos, from playtime to quiet ...

Dogs are great. Dog hair? Not so great, especially when it’s, y’know, all over everything you own. But hey, guess what? There do exist a number of friendly dog breeds that don’t shed — or at least, ...

Mary Jo DiLonardo is a Georgia-based writer and editor, specializing in wildlife, health, pets, and sustainability. Her work has appeared in publications including WebMD, Atlanta Magazine, and Ladies' ...

A colleague of mine who is a clinical psychologist dropped by my home to help coordinate my participation in a fundraising effort to try to rescue some dogs that became homeless because of this summer ...

It can be tricky to find places where dogs are allowed if you're looking to explore the city with your fur baby. Each company has their own policy about whether pets can come in, and some stores even ...