Dogs have varied personalities, just like people do. While some are quiet, eager to please, and patient, others are stubborn, willful and plain difficult. If you have a difficult dog, you may be struggling to get even the basics of training down. Don’t despair—there are many steps that you can take before you need [...]
HOAs that allow pets need to set good pet policies that can balance the competing needs of those in the building. Pet rules can make a safer and healthier environment for the owner’s pets while also balancing community needs and owner freedom. How do you create just the right pet policy? Here are some [...]
Cleaning up your own dog’s poop is frustrating enough, never mind trying to pick up someone else’s. If your neighbor’s dog is leaving droppings in your yard, and your neighbor doesn’t seem to mind, what should you do about it? We’ll discuss your legal options and other things you might want to do to [...]
animals don’t clean up after themselves, so is it really a problem if you let your dog’s poop sit out for a few days or longer? Won’t it eventually turn into dirt anyway? No, it won’t. Dog poop is a health hazard, and leaving it out in your yard could be dangerous for your pets, [...]
Sudden changes in dog behavior are always troubling, but a sudden avoidance is especially so. Dogs are meant to be our close companions. When they don’t want to be near us, something may be seriously wrong. Why is your dog acting so distant? A few things could be the root cause that soured your [...]
Does it seem like your rescue dog is sleeping too much? Normally, healthy adult dogs sleep about 13 hours per day. In fact, they may spend about half of their life sleeping. Still, your new dog should be relatively active when you are. So why might he or she be sleeping too much, and [...]
