I wanted to prove a hypothesis I’d had for years as a service dog handler, something anyone who’s ever walked with a dog already knows in their bones: that a dog beside you changes the way the world sees you.

A little love goes a long way. That’s the guiding principle at Compassion Without Borders in Santa Rosa, where staff and volunteers came up with a fun way to give rescue dogs a break from the shelter.

The SNIP Bus is coming to Contra Costa County!

There are some shelter dogs who quietly change you. They find their way under your skin and into your heart. Webster was one of those dogs.

Hank had a genius for friendship. He loved people, other dogs, children, cats, and even the UPS driver, though squirrels not so much.

Sherri’s work helped change the world of for thousands of senior abandoned dogs.

As many Bay Area dog lovers know, Point Isabel Regional Shoreline is a multiuse regional park that allows dogs off-leash. It’s also the single busiest spot in the entire EBRPD.

As a professional dog trainer, I hear it all the time: "Why does my dog listen to you, but the minute I take the leash, it all falls apart?"

After decades of training service dogs, you'd think I'd have it all figured out by now. But recently, a five-month-old puppy reminded me of something fundamental.

We often assume that newer is automatically better. But when we look at dog training over the past 100-plus years, we see a mix of highs and lows.

The best gift we can give any dog is confidence to live in our human world without fearing unfamiliar people, unfamiliar dogs, scary stimuli, and strange scenarios.

If you share your life with a dog, one of your greatest gifts is right beside you in the relationship you have with them.

Muttville and Marin Theatre present The Gift of Nothing, a heartwarming musical based on Patrick McDonnell’s beloved children’s book and his internationally popular comic strip, Mutts.

When Stella arrived, her tiny body had endured so much, yet her spirit was still trusting and loving.

What truly sets service dogs apart is the intensive, specialized training that transforms them into life-changing partners.

There's a moment sometimes - usually on an ordinary Tuesday or a lazy Sunday morning - when I look at Chester curled up against my side or Fernando sprawled across the couch like he owns the place, and I feel an overwhelming wave of gratitude.

I have always been grateful that my job has also been my passion.

The other night I lay in bed worrying when a cold wet nose suddenly pressed against my hand.

Dogs can’t tell us how they’re feeling. And for that reason, many people aren’t aware how often pain and physical discomfort can influence their dog’s behavior. 

When we think about canine health and wellness, three key issues immediately come to mind: (1) a dog’s physical health, (2) a dog’s longevity, and (3) a dog’s mental health.