Breed Specific

Who Wants an Aggressive Dog?

I ran into a friend at the park this morning. After greeting each other’s dogs, and then each other (the proper order, of course), we got...

New Study Reveals Shelter Workers Often Mislabel Dogs as Pit Bulls

A new DNA study led by Dr. Julie Levy, a professor of shelter medicine at UF College of Veterinary Medicine, has shown that many dogs who...

Do Small Dogs Get Away With More?

Scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, this headline caught my eye: “Pet Pomeranian Kills 6-Week-Old Baby Girl.” Now, any incident where...

“It Was Just a Little Nip”

“It was just a little nip.” This phrase was uttered by a woman at the park the other day, as she explained to me that a dog on leash had...

Dog Aggression is Dangerous, But Ignorance Kills

I recently heard a story I can’t get out of my mind. A woman who owns a sweet, friendly pit bull had her son and his wife over to visit....

Sierra’s Latest Adventure: Urban Mushing

If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know I’ve been on an ongoing mission to provide Sierra with enriching...

Sierra's Results are In!

Weeks ago, I swabbed the inside of Sierra’s cheek as instructed in the DNA test kit I’d purchased, and sent the sample off to Mars...

Breed Specific Prejudices—Among Dog Trainers

I got a call the other day from a potential training client. When I asked what kind of dog she had, the woman replied, “A five month old...

Busted by a Beagle

My husband and I were waiting for our luggage at LAX after an 11-hour return flight from Paris. Lulled by the sight of the bags going...