Is Your Dog a Thinker, a Doer, or a Watcher? Science Has Answers
What’s Inside Your Dog’s Mind? New Research Reveals How Breed Shapes Intelligence
We all know that a Great Dane looks nothing like a Chihuahua, but what about their minds? A massive study from the University of Helsinki recently tested 1,002 dogs across 13 breeds to find out.
The researchers used a series of “puzzles” to measure things like memory, impulse control, and how well dogs read human body language. Use the following Breed-by-Breed Cheat Sheet to find the answers. The … Read More
Ever heard of the term “Jump Down Syndrome”? Me neither, until 
Q: From the Mailbag: Natasha asks, I currently have two male dogs (a Labrador 5 yrs and a Yorkshire Terrier 2 yrs) and they both get along great. I’ve always wanted a Rottweiler. Do you think it would be a bad idea getting a 3rd dog? What sex would you say would be better? Thanks.
Lyme Disease in the Northeast is No Longer Just a Dog Problem
Every time I take Arrow for a walk, I stuff a random number of small biscuits into my pocket. This is mostly for backup in case we encounter something really exciting (like a jogger or a biker flying past), and I want to be able to quickly grab his attention without grabbing his collar or cinching the leash. Also, as we walk, I like to randomly reward him with food (and always with praise) for looking back and checking in … 
I recently had a reader ask if it was a good idea to shave Aussies in hot weather. Let me quickly get to the short answer for those who don’t have time to read. NO! Do not shave your Aussie!
Looks good enough to eat, doesn’t it? That’s because it’s delicious— to non-vegetarians and dogs alike. They’ll come running every time they catch a whiff.