Dogs

Four easy grain free dog treat recipes, what grain free does and does not mean, how to store the treats, and when to ask your vet about a grain free diet.

Introduce dogs on neutral ground, with one person handling each dog, loose leashes, and a comfortable distance between them. Then watch body language and step in early if either dog looks tense.

Border Collies were bred to herd, and a herding dog may herd or chase chickens. What the AKC, breed clubs, and extension sources say about training, introductions, and coop safety.

Which vegetables a German Shepherd can eat, how the AKC says to serve them, and which ones to skip or limit.

How to keep a dog cool in summer: the signs of heat stroke, what to do first, hot car risks, safe walks, and cooling at home.

The signs of constipation in dogs, the causes VCA and the AKC name, what a vet checks, and which signs need a vet soon.

Eight tips for a safe, dog-friendly backyard, from fence fixes and plant checks to shade, water, and play.

Do dogs fart? Yes. What is normal, what causes canine flatulence, what the AKC and VCA say can help, and when a gassy dog needs a vet.

Thirteen foods and household items that are toxic or risky for dogs, the signs each one can cause, and the poison control numbers to call.

Sterile saline with no additives is the dog eye wash the AKC calls safe. What to use, whether human eye wash works, how to clean a dog's eyes, and which signs mean a vet visit.

Seven deshedding tools for German Shepherds: three FURminator tools and four rakes, with each listing's details and AKC breeder tips on how to use them.

Why does your dog lay on you? Attachment, scent, warmth, stress, and guarding, with the body language signs the AKC lists for each.