Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Why does your dog move away when you pet his head or blink after you give him a command? Those are just two of nearly three dozen communication signals that your dog may be sending you each day. How many of them do you understand?

If you consider a fall or wildlife encounter your dog's greatest hazard when hiking or camping, you might be surprised to learn that this is a much more common hazard for you both. Don't set out into the great outdoors until you consider these 10 things.

To meet nutritional standards, pet food manufacturers purchase vitamin and mineral premixes to spray on the food during production. These imported feed-grade premixes are supposed to be balanced, but they aren't always, and now innocent dogs are paying the price with their lives.

All dogs need mental stimulation and vigorous daily exercise, and many don't receive enough of either. These rousing, problem-solving games will delight your pup, and you'll enjoy the added bonus — the strong bond you build with your dog while playing them.

You've heard it so often you never question it, but you should. A study shows it's not as universally true as people assume. Of course, the devil is in the details. So find out which parts are myths, and which part of this long-standing statement you can still trust.