Gear & Reviews
Storing Dog Food Properly (It Matters More Than You Think)
Kibble goes stale within weeks of opening, and rancid fat is a genuine cause of dogs going off their food and getting…
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Nutrition
Switching a Puppy to Adult Food: When and How
Switch too early and you shortchange growth. Switch too late and you overfeed. The timing depends on adult size, and neutering changes…
Fun Facts
Are Dogs Left-Pawed or Right-Pawed?
Dogs do show paw preference, it seems to differ between males and females, and there is intriguing evidence linking it to temperament.
Dog Care
Winter Walking: Cold, Salt, Ice and Dark
Which dogs actually feel the cold, how long is too long, and the visibility problem most owners underestimate. Includes affiliate links.
Health
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Causes, Signs and What Helps
Genetics load the gun, growth and body weight pull the trigger. What you can influence, what you cannot, and what actually helps…
Training
Why Recall Works at Home and Fails in the Park
A recall that works in the kitchen and not in a field is not a broken recall. It is an unfinished one,…
Gear & Reviews
Building a Dog First Aid Kit
What to buy, what each item is for, and the things people put in kits that they should not. Includes affiliate links.
Nutrition
How Many Meals a Day Should a Dog Have?
Once, twice or more — and the evidence on what actually matters, including the recent research that complicates the standard advice.
Fun Facts
Why Dogs Chase Their Tails
Usually play, sometimes boredom, and occasionally a genuine compulsive disorder with a known genetic component. Here is how to tell which you…
Dog Care
How to Choose a Dog Groomer
Grooming is largely unregulated in many countries, so the questions you ask matter. Here is what to look for, and the warning…