Dogs

If your dog hates getting their nails clipped, you're not alone. A lot of dogs panic at the sight of traditional nail clippers, and honestly, it makes sense. Clippers apply pressure and make a loud "crack" sound that startles them....

Dogs think, but not in the same way humans do. Research from dog cognition labs shows that dogs process emotions, recognize words, and read human body language better than almost any other animal. They don't have inner monologues or worry...

Yes, dogs get hiccups, and puppies get them more often than adult dogs. Dog hiccups work the same way as human hiccups. The diaphragm spasms involuntarily, forcing air in quickly and making that familiar "hic" sound. Eating too fast, swallowing...

German Shepherds need more from their food than most breeds. They're big, active dogs with fast metabolisms, sensitive stomachs, and joints that take a beating over a lifetime. The wrong food shows up fast: loose stools, dull coat, low energy,...

Dogs moan and groan for all kinds of reasons: comfort, tiredness, pleasure, pain, or just because they want your attention. A relaxed groan when your dog settles onto the couch is nothing to worry about. But groaning that's new, frequent,...

If your dog always sleeps on you and ignores your husband, it's not random. Dogs pick sleeping spots based on scent, routine, body heat, and who they associate with comfort and safety. The person who feeds the dog, does the...

German Shepherds are strong, fast, and opinionated about gear. Finding a muzzle that actually stays on one of these dogs (and doesn't make them miserable) takes some trial and error. For coat and joint support between training sessions, a quality...

If you walk your dog around Chicago, they probably meet more people in a single afternoon than most pups meet in a month. Between the dog-friendly patios, the parks, and the lakefront trail, there's no shortage of opportunities for your...

Bernese Mountain Dogs are one of those breeds that make you stop in your tracks. Big, fluffy, tri-colored, and almost absurdly gentle. They were built for the Swiss Alps, pulling carts through snow and guarding farmsteads, but somewhere along the...