As members of our family, our dogs are constantly communicating with us — whether or not we realize it. Sure, we know that we should pay attention when they bark, but they also express themselves through body language, posture, and their eyes. This includes when they make eye contact with us. But what, exactly, are...
Timberdog It’s my firm belief that if you’re lucky enough to know the love of a dog, you’re lucky enough. And there’s something about knowing the love of a senior dog that truly feels like the best kind of fortune. But just as it’s hard to watch the people we love in life grapple with...
Ashley Wegh/Cavan Images/Getty I vividly remember the moment two years ago when my now-4-year-old mini bernedoodle developed an unsightly habit that has haunted us ever since. As most families do after a large holiday meal, mine had resorted to lounging in the living room. What makes our situation a bit different, however, is that instead...
Carol Yepes/Getty Images Every year, hundreds of thousands of children between the ages of 5 and 9 seek medical attention due to dog bites. Making that statistic even scarier? Most dog attacks happen in familiar places, like the family home. And if we go further down the rabbit hole, 77% of biting dogs were owned...