Weekly article archive
The following questions and answers have appeared in my weekly column in the Albuquerque Journal since July, 1996. Each week a new one is added. You'll find information on the physical and behavioral maladies of dogs and cats and a few other species too. I invite you to use the search feature to find the specific answer that you and your pet need.
There can’t be anything more frustrating than coming home, every day, to the wreckage of what was once your nice stuff. These dogs are clingy with their people but overwhelmed…
Read MoreSome dogs damage their owner’s stuff habitually. Destroyed shoes, mangled furniture, excavated landscaping, and garbage strewn around the house are maddening and expensive behaviors. No amount of scolding or punishment…
Read MoreHave you known a scared dog who urinates when people try to say hello? Or how about one who’s out of his mind with excitement and dribbles? Then there are…
Read More(This is a basic explanation I have written as general information. Please ask your dog not to be offended by my use of the pronoun she if your dog is…
Read MoreA whole lot can happen in your dog’s life while you’re away. You can manage bathroom etiquette infractions effectively with kindness and empathy. There is no way for a dog…
Read MoreA dog who sneaks off to do odd jobs may be the most maddening creature to have as a housemate. If you’ve already made the mistake of hauling him to…
Read MoreYour dog can be gentle with adults but have fear, territorial, or food aggression toward children. The home is the site of 85% of dog bites to children, 75% of…
Read MoreAggression is the most difficult behavior for dog parents. Beyond the risks to humans a bite can be the fastest ticket to the animal shelter. Many dogs with this history…
Read MoreFew things are more unnerving than dogs you love trying to hurt each other. These attacks may seem to happen out of the blue but there are important reasons for…
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