Cloned dogs are in the news again, because two of them, named Cosmo and Retro, are supposedly “terrorizing” the upper west side of Manhattan. According to news reports, Gary Rintel, 45, a self-described “trust-fund layabout,” loved his dog Astro (a short-haired collie/Great Pyrenees mix) so much that he paid $140,000 four years ago to have […]
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An Unusual Savior for Senior Dogs: The Grey Muzzle Organization
The Grey Muzzle Organization Reaches $250,000 in Grants to Save Senior Dogs’ Lives By Grey Muzzle Board of Directors Member, Chandra Conway Since 2008, The Grey Muzzle Organization has awarded $257,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations working to help homeless and at-risk elderly dogs. Grey Muzzle has supported 38 nonprofit organizations and is currently funding […]
Happy Valentine’s Day
This special day is set aside to remind those we love of how much we appreciate them. In so doing, it deserves a special remembrance of “man’s best friend.” To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we offer what may be the most stirring accolade ever given on behalf of the dog. Herewith, my valentine’s present to all […]
Service Dog Regulations: Canada
We received an important question from renown dog trainer, Pat Brown-John, the director of All About Obedience. Although the example she gives is related to private training, this is an important issue, one with direct ramifications for others who want to train their own dog or have a professional trainer do it. I therefore […]
The Curious Development of Dog Breeds
The domestic dog, is a subspecies of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the mammalian order Carnivora. Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris Rank: Subspecies Higher classification: Gray Wolf Lower classifications: Affenpinscher, Afghan hound, Aidi, Airedale Terrier . . . and the list goes on and on through an estimated 157 dog […]
Great Quotes About Dogs
There is an interesting connection between readers and dog owners. Anecdotal studies have shown a high correlation between the two, but there is as yet no experimental analysis that I’m aware of, which has studied and defined this measure. Nevertheless, the success of reading programs where children read to dogs may be an indication of […]
Guilty Dog
Hello Fellow Dog-Lovers! Well, the holidays are over but not, unfortunately, the reminder (for most of us) from a bit of extra weight. According to media reports, the average American gains seven pounds between Thanksgiving and the end of December. The truth is, however, that the usual amount of weight gained during this period is […]
Tips for Traveling with Your Dog
The holidays are fun – and stressful. Many of us will be taking a plane in order to to see family and friends for the holidays, and we want to bring our dog (or dogs, as the case may be) along. Especially when flying, there are a few important things you can do to […]
Dog Treats for the Holidays
The holidays are upon us and that means . . .the average person will gain between 7 to 9 pounds before the new year. Some of us (and oh dear, let that not be me!), will gain even more. Ghastly! But we humans have an advantage – we can control our portion sizes, refuse high […]
Faking a Service Dog
Dear Dr. B., I recently had to take a six-hour plane ride. In addition to the stress of traveling by plane these days, I had the misfortune of sitting next to a woman whose constantly yapping little dog wore a vest with the words “service dog.” Once we were seated and before we took off, […]
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