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Dogs go belly up for many reasons, not the least of which is when they roll in the grass or snow or even on the floor to scratch their back. Obviously that activity will have a different look than other belly-up reasons. Let’s explore them together.

It’s pretty easy to know your dog is feeling happy and playful when he’s looking up at you with a doggy smile and joyfull...


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Training with treats is great—right up until the moment your dog seems to become a starving land shark and you encounter teeth as you deliver the treats. Ouch!

Sound familiar?

Why Dogs Snatch Treats from Your Hand

Dogs who tak...


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A dog that runs agility, hunts, or works in the field burns through calories in a way the average pet never does, and feeding them well takes more than a bigger scoop. Companion animal nutritionist Dr. Mary Cope, PhD, breaks down what changes and why.

Whole Dog Journal executive editor Kate O’Connor talked it through with Dr. Cope, from calories and fat to hydration an...


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Daily dog vitamins are not necessary for most healthy dogs. Why? Because they get them in their food!

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When one of my dogs, Macy, was about a year old, she abruptly developed a bizarre behavior: she’d wedge herself between my legs, peer out, and wouldn’t move.

I thought, “Why is my dog so clingy all of a sudden?

It turns out a suddenly clingy dog is fairly common; the key is that the dog’s behavior changes seemingly out of nowhere and they act like they can’t rel...


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