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Every dog owner is familiar with the experience of sitting down to a plate of something delicious only to feel the shadow of their pet hovering nearby, tongue lolling. Some dogs might even try to get at your plate directly, and this is particularly annoying for people who enter your home as a guest. Make no mistake: our four-legged friends love anything edible, even if it’s bad for them, like chocolate. So, what can be done about it? Should you simply accept this as a reality of life with a dog, or are there steps you can take to… Read More

Dogs love to nibble. In fact, some say the quickest way to a dog’s heart is through her stomach. It’s the quickest way to get her to be obedient too, and because food is such a powerful agent for coaxing desirable behaviors from your animal, it can be tempting to reward her for every good deed she does. But as dog behaviorists have discovered, and outlined, this approach stymies development. Repetition only works at first Before we dive in, let’s start with an indisputable truism: if you’re trying to teach a young pup to obey your command, you need to… Read More

Want to reward your dog with a treat from the house? Haven’t got the time to get down to the pet store? Don’t worry, because dog food doesn’t need to come in a tin or a bag to be safe to eat. In fact, it’s perfectly fine to feed your animal fruit, vegetables and proteins you’d normally eat yourself. It goes without saying that these foodstuffs shouldn’t be the primary part of a dog’s diet, but every now and then is fine. Here are five good choices – with caveats. Read More