"Chews" wisely: save your possessions and your sanity by teaching Fido what to chew

"Carpe canem": how and where to get your perfect canine companion

"No dull boy, this Jack": why toys for your dog are important, and how to use them

"When the student is ready, the teacher appears": how to select a trainer

"Pro Bono Canem": the differences between training your dog and simply managing him--which are you doing?

Dog Parks: Boon or Bane?: why your local public dog park ain't paradise

"A new leash on life": why leash laws are in everyone's best interests and why you should comply with them (and when it may be OK not to)

(Coming soon!) "The God of Frolic": Does Your Pooch really need Daycare?

"Because it's there": Why (and how) you should support your local animal shelter or humane society

"It oughta be a crime": It's time to put puppy mills out of business

My Brother's Keeper? Why raising 2 pups at a time is a huge headache, and not good for the pups! Don't do it!

"Please Fence Me In! ": The pros and cons of electronic, underground fences

"The Pack is Where It's At": Why your dog will be a better pet if he doesn't live in your yard

All articles ©Mailey E. McLaughlin, M.Ed.

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