Our understanding of animal behavior has evolved significantly in the last few decades (thanks, science). Yet outdated ideas about the best way to train dogs persist.

How do you know if your dog is capable of becoming a service animal? And how do you prepare your dog for such a big leap in responsibilities?

For many dogs, new experiences like fireworks, travel, and house guests can turn this time of year into a stressful mess.

There are some very real benefits to growing up with a dog, but adding a dog to your family is not a decision that should be made lightly.

But here’s the thing, the part that might not be so obvious to the naked eye, the reason so many of us in the rescue and humanitarian sector keep going. It's gratitude.

“Don’t get a Malinois,” people repeatedly warned me when I first declared my intention to welcome one of these famously intense Belgian herding dogs into my life.

Even in the darkest times, I could always find gratitude, which I think made a huge impact on my treatment and recovery.

Mobility devices can help keep a dog going in more ways than one.

Canine osteoarthritis (OA) is no fun. It’s a degenerative joint disease that ultimately leads to functional decline of the joint, resulting in lameness and chronic pain for the dog.

Why should I vaccinate my pup? We’ll give you five good reasons, but really, the first two alone should be enough for anyone who cares about their pet.

There are ways to manage and prevent your dog from redecorating your house with last night’s takeout boxes and torn up shoes - the answer is work-to-eat puzzle toys.

Have you tried using food in training but found it difficult? Here are some of my top tips for the effective use of food in dog training.

As holistic pet care gains momentum, more dog owners are questioning the ingredients in commercial dog food and treats.

One day I saw a man I recognized from my morning walks, tears streaming down his face, carrying his four-month-old puppy towards the parking lot from the encampment.

Whether you are a new dog owner or an experienced one delving deeper into the intricacies of dog training, you'll likely encounter unfamiliar or puzzling terms and phrases.

Getting a new dog is an exciting time for both of you, but it can also be stressful, especially for a dog who may have experienced trauma or who is getting used to a whole new world of smells, sounds, and people.

Does your dog watch out your windows and bark at everything that passes?

Walking a reactive or fearful dog can be stressful, both for your pup and for you as their human companion.

As part of this unique program at Paws for Purple Hearts, the dogs themselves even have a say in determining their own paths to becoming assistance dogs.

Here in California, the CARDA dog handlers work with a wide variety of breeds, but there are also some you might not think of as typical for this line of work.