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This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.
Our Dogs Save (More) Lives: Dogs4Diabetics Has New Name, Bigger Mission
Skilled medical-alert service dogs can make a profound difference in the lives of people with diabetes - sometimes the difference between life or death.
Lead with Independence: An Inside Look at the Making of a Service Dog
Imagine not being able to pick up a set of keys, open a door, or carry a bag of groceries without asking for help from family, friends, or paid caregivers.
Inspiration Is Where You Find It: How Dogs Playing Poker Changed My Life
The first piece of art I remember growing up was a painting of several dogs sitting upright around a table, drinking, smoking, and playing poker.
Love at Second Sight: My Art Dog, Jackson
Years ago, a friend of mine was breeding French Bulldogs, and at that moment, I thought I was ready for a furry friend in my life
Planning a Post-Pandemic Trip? Welcome to the Museum of the Dog!
After 30 years in St. Louis, the American Kennel Club’s Museum of the Dog finally returned to New York two years ago. And what a homecoming it’s been!
Say Cheese (or Maybe Bacon): Tips for Taking the Perfect Dog Photo
As a professional pet photographer, I’ve asked myself the same question as centuries of artists before me have, “How do you capture the beauty and essence of a dog?”
Is Your Dog a Sports Fan?
People who like sports - from a casual game of catch to the intensity of the pro leagues - are motivated by a variety of benefits, and the same is true for canines.
On the Same Team: How French Ring Sport Deepened My Dog Connection
I am walking in a wide open field with my dog Laz. It's just the two of us out there, the sun beating down.
Looking to Sniff Out Some Fun This Spring? Try Nose Work
This is the new sport that’s exploded throughout the dog world in the last few years. Yes, it’s Nose Work, also known as Scent Work. And dogs love it.
Stepping Out: How to Run With Your Dog
I’ve been a runner for 20 years now. Sometimes I get serious about it and train for a particular race, but mostly I’m a casual runner.
In Praise of Boring Dog Walks
Instead of teaching our dogs that the world outside our front doors is a frenetic and crazy place, we can help our dogs become more balanced and calm as they make their way through our human world.
Life Unleashed: GGP Dog Park Reopens!
My heart skipped a few beats when we turned left into Golden Gate Park at 36th Avenue on reopening day and saw the many terrific upgrades to this once dilapidated place.
Trip to Hawaii or Return to the Office? Prepare Your Dog Now for Post-Pandemic Life
For many dogs, such a transition may not come so easily. But being comfortable alone or independent of you are skills every dog can learn.
The Perfect Valentine’s Day? Just Ask Your Dog
We interviewed five different dogs to find out their ideas for the perfect Valentine’s Day.
Valentine to a Dog OR How Jay Snow Became the Ambassador of Love
Once upon a time there was a Maltese named Jay Snow. He was small and fragile so you had to be careful, but he thought he was a big dog.
Esprit Park Refresh: One More Call to Action, Plus Valentines!
There is much to love this February - and what better time for the Friends of Esprit Park (FoEP) to recap our progress and send a big public valentine to everyone who’s helped us get this far.
Ten Years In: An Artist Reflects on Shelter Dogs and the New Normal
As I think about the past year, I’m struck by the similarities between our “new normal” and the life of shelter dogs.
Mind Your Manners: How to Say Hello Doggy-Style
With all these canine companions afoot (many of them new pandemic adoptees), dog etiquette has never been more important.
How to Get What You Want If You’re a Dog (Or His Human)
My dog Orion and I have been a team for almost 12 years and, though he can’t speak, he can definitely communicate.
Beat the Holiday Blues! Celebrate the Season with Your Dog
Teaching tricks is a fun way to pass the time indoors and provides great mental stimulation for both you and your dog.