Straight From the Dog's Mouth Archives

Category: Straight From the Dog’s Mouth

June 3, 2011

Dear Inquisitive Canine: Moving to a New Home With Pets, Part II

In our last column, “On the Move with Pets, Part I,” we addressed behavioral concerns from an inquisitive dog guardian who is on the move and relocating across the country with her husband and three dogs. We shared our…

May 9, 2011

Dear Inquisitive Canine: Moving to a New Home With Pets, Part I

Pre-trip tips for easing anxiety and helping dogs adjust to changing conditions Dear Inquisitive Canine: My husband and I will be moving across country in a few months (California to Pennsylvania), and we have three dogs that didn’t adjusted…

April 1, 2011

Dog Training Tips for Chewing Mouthing & Nipping

Dear Inquisitive Canine: I recently purchased a Maltese/Pekingese mix. He is only 13 weeks old, but his biting habits are getting worse. No one can sit without him biting their feet or attacking their shoes. I have tried putting…

March 17, 2011

Big or Small This Dog Knows What He Wants When it Comes to Play

Dear Joan: Our dog Bill (named after the Humane Society officer who rescued him) is a year old, 24-pound beagle mix. We walked him on behalf of the Humane Society in a community parade, and now he’s a family…

March 4, 2011

Inquisitive Canine: Tips for Keeping ‘Ruff’ Housing From Getting Too Rough, Part II

In our recent Dear Inquisitive Canine column “Tips for Keeping ‘Ruff’ Housing From Getting Too Rough, Part I,” we addressed behavioral concerns from an Inquisitive Canine guardian regarding her 4-month-old puppy, Tucker, and her 3-year-old dog, Polo, both border…

March 3, 2011

How to Play Matchmaker, Introducing New Dog to Resident Dog

Dear Inquisitive Canine, Several years ago, I brought a new puppy into the family “to keep my older dog company.” The older dog was a male Yorkie, and the puppy was a female Cockapoo. I intentionally bought a female because I knew…

February 20, 2011

Size Doesn’t Matter in This Multi-Dog Household

Dear Inquisitive Canine, I have 2 dogs, a Dane and a Chihuahua. The Chihuahua intimidates the Dane. She won’t let him eat, play with toys, or do anything. I have to separate them or else he would live in…

February 4, 2011

Inquisitive Canine: Tips for Keeping ‘Ruff’ Housing From Getting Too Rough, Part I

Dear Inquisitive Canine, I recently adopted Tucker, my 4-month-old male border collie and lab mix, as a friend for my 3-year-old dog Polo, another male of the same mixed breed. Upon meeting Tucker I was taken over by his…

January 24, 2011

Simple Dog Training Tips for Teaching Your Dog How to Walk on a Leash

Dear Poncho: We need dog advice. Our beagle is fabulous with tricks, sit, stay and high-five, but even after several classes he’s horrible with leash-walking. Last week, he pulled me down during a walk and I broke my foot….

January 18, 2011

Dog Behavior Advice Column in Easy Reach for Inquisitive Dog Owners

Hello inquisitive canine‘s and inquisitive dog guardians! Our friends from Noozhawk have updated their beautiful website, but not to worry, our Dear Inquisitive Canine dog behavior advice columns can still be found quite easily! Just head over to our…