Walking or hiking off-leash looks deceptively easy, but most dogs need extensive training before earning off-leash privileges.

Starting this month, three NorCal animal sanctuaries are launching a new youth scholarship program for high school students and they’re looking for applicants.

The Tripawds Foundation has one simple goal: to help amputee pets and their people everywhere.

January is the time of year when many of us set goals and focus on streamlining our routines for success in the coming year.

Training dogs brings me a great deal of joy and satisfaction. But to share this passion with my students, I must first understand any reasons that may have prevented them from fully enjoying training in the past.

Walk down any street, and you’ll likely see dog snouts pressed against glass windows and hear barking as you pass.

How about some fun new training games to play in 2022? … Keep it short and your dog will always want more.

The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) plans to close North Point Isabel for several months in 2022 to address spots that have tested positive for lead.

Looking for that special holiday something for your favorite pet lover? You can’t go wrong with a gift certificate, treats, or stocking stuffers from one of these great women-owned pet businesses.

Is your dog's coat so last year? Why not get your pup a spiffy new one and donate your gently used last year's model to the Full Belly Bus annual Dog Coat Drive?

The holidays are upon us and you may be looking forward to traveling after nearly two years in lockdown.

Right out of the gate, Cleo busted all the myths about older dog adoption or having a big dog in a big city.

Our dogs express their gratitude toward us in multiple ways every day. They snuggle us, lick us, and save us a generous six inches on the bed if we’re lucky.

Lola was at least 13 years old, far exceeding her large breed life expectancy.

Truman was my partner for 11 years. He was, without a doubt, the love of my life.

Gratitude is the intentional appreciation of one’s circumstances or another’s actions. For many, gratitude is a spiritual practice.

When vet visits are stressful for our pets, it may affect our decision to make an appointment.

Pet insurance: do I really need it? That’s the question many veterinary professionals hear almost daily.

It’s never fun to need an emergency vet clinic, but when you do, you certainly don’t want to waste precious time trying to find one.

When considering a fresh foods diet for their animals, people often struggle with what I call the Four Bs: balance, budget, bacteria, and bones.