Behavior & Training

When your dog licks his toys, it might be a simple act of enjoying his favorite stuffy or squeaker. After all, without opposable thumbs, a dog’s mouth serves as a means for exploration far beyond […]

Runners … joggers, sprinters, marathoners … come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on their age, body type, training, and weather conditions, they may or may not run efficiently let alone enjoyably. Dogs are no […]

While it may be a completely natural behavior for any intact female dog, a dog in heat may be confusing for any dog parent. You’re bound to see some behavioral as well as physical changes […]

At Senior Tail Waggers, we talk a lot about the difficult process of putting your dog to sleep and saying goodbye. Even though your dog has hopefully lived a full and happy, losing your four-legged […]

There are many times that I see dogs in my vet clinic that are constantly licking their lips, the floor or even the air. This is usually indicative that there is something wrong going on […]

Birds tweet, cats meow, and dogs bark. As a pet owner, you are no doubt accustomed to sharing your home with noisy pets. But some animals are louder than others. In particular, dogs. It is […]

If you have ever brought home a puppy, then you know how difficult the first night can be. Of course, they miss their mother and siblings! Your little furball might cry, howl, whimper… all normal […]

Many owners worry about their dog’s health as they age; their elderly pooch appears to slow down, become less active and may seem less interested in things that once excited them. Whining or crying is […]