What is the Purpose of Dog Whiskers?
What is the purpose of your dog’s whiskers? That is, of course, besides making your face tickle when she gives you those sloppy kisses? These “whiskers”, officially called “vibrissae”1 (from...
Mary Anne Staples
Including Your Dog in Your Wedding
So, the big day is almost here. The months of planning and decision-making are coming to a close, and the “perfect” event is literally hours away. Recheck your list. Have...
How to stop my Dog from Barking at the Front Door
Here’s a scenario. You are quietly watching television, with Fido sleeping at your feet beside the sofa. Suddenly he jumps up, gives a howl, and charges across the room to...
My Dog Just Ate Chocolate, Will She be Ok
Those were the frantic words that I voiced to the veterinarian-on-call at 5:23 am on Christmas morning. Her words back to me were calm, measured and professional – what type...