Dog Tips

It's easy to get annoyed and angry, but far more effective to handle it this way. It'll not only help your dog become a good canine citizen, but also preserve and protect the priceless bond you share with him. Highly adaptable to other problems too, as long as you apply this 2-part rule.

This could tickle your funny bone, especially if on top of it, your dog starts barking at his own noise. But if you want to give the little guy a break, here are 4 steps you can take. Along with one that'll reduce the number of times he gives you this outburst of laughter.

How does your dog see the world — does he have a positive or negative outlook on life? These Australian researchers devised a study to find out, and discovered how dogs act when they are pessimists. How to tell if your pet is an optimist or pessimist, and what that means for their happiness.

Don't be discouraged by its name — it may be the relief you've been hoping for if your pet suffers from any of these painful or crippling conditions. It's helping to return pets back to full activity and improve quality of life, even for those where relief wasn't thought possible.