The Monthly Woof
Good Dog = Great Life
This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.
Register Now! Canine Science Symposium, San Francisco State University, May 18-19
Repeatedly ranked one of the Top 10 animal behavior and dog training conferences of the year, this two-day gathering is a must-attend event for behavior consultants, dog trainers, veterinary professionals, and animal shelter staff and volunteers.
Advance Directives for Pets: Planning for Your Dog's End-of-Life Journey
An advance directive for a beloved pet allows us to make difficult decisions ahead of stressful and emotional emergencies.
Love Is Just the Start: How a Rescued Dog Became a Rescuer
I had never rescued a dog before, though friends of mine had and they seemed very happy with their new furry adoptees.
Paws for Thought: How Dogs Help Us Cope With Post-Holiday Blues
As the festive lights dim and the holiday cheer subsides, many of us find ourselves grappling with the post-holiday blues.
What Type of Dog Guardian Are You? Discover Your Dog Parenting Style
Understanding the various types of dog guardians can help shed light on the dynamic relationships we share with our four-legged companions.
On Chaos and Abundance: A Dog-Loving Winemaker Gives Thanks
The smallest things can inspire awe: a glint of sunlight on grapes to be picked, my beloved dogs lolling on the couch in utter contentment. But I’m only human and it’s easy to lose perspective.
Now I Get It: Surviving Your Pup’s Terrible Teens
While it’s generally believed that dogs enter adolescence between 18 and 24 months of age, it can actually start much earlier depending on breed, social factors, health, and other things.
Happy Trails: Running With Your Dog
I’m a runner…Here’s what I’ve learned about training a dog to be a good running companion.
Is Your Dog Ready for His Ph.D.? Try These Brain Games and See
What more can you do with a dog who knows all the skills? Learn some new ones, that’s what.
My Big Adventure: Ranch Life Puts Off-leash Recalls to the Test
An important lesson for ranch life: we do not chase cows.
The Lottery of Reinforcement: How to Train so Your Dog Will Listen
Let’s start by clarifying that no dog is actually stubborn.
Getting Rid of Giardia: What Every Dog Guardian Should Know
If you’ve never heard of giardia, consider yourself lucky.
Ready, Set, Woof! Here Comes DogFest 2023
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 22, for DogFest 2023!
Is Your Dog’s Behavior Working Your Nerves? Try Harnessing the Predation Drive
Is your dog digging? Chasing? Eating non-edible objects? Lunging and pulling on his leash, trying to get at whatever it is right now?
My Furry Valentine: How to Reframe Training Challenges With Love
February brings Valentine’s Day and thoughts of love, at least to the card aisle of your local grocery store.
Dances with Dogs: You Can Teach an Old Pup New Tricks
The old proverb says that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But like many sayings, this one is not entirely true.
The First Holiday Without Them: Grieving a Pet in a Time of Celebration
The pressure of the season may be too much, especially if you’re newly grieving.
The Late Great Lindsay Kefauver: Remembering a Fierce Dog Advocate
Bay Area dog lovers lost a tremendous champion in October when Lindsay Kefauver died after a recent illness, but she left behind a legacy dog lovers can be grateful for every day.
You Belong to Me: Proving Your Dog is Yours is Harder Than You Think
Proving ownership of your dog may seem simple, but it actually isn’t.
How Much Is Too Much? Calculating Your Pet’s Daily Food Needs
How much should I feed my pet?