How to approach a dog without an owner Sometimes, you need to approach a dog who doesn’t have an owner – for example, if you’re trying to catch a stray and get them to safety. I once had to ...

On many occasions, a dog may welcome a little scratch behind the ears, but under circumstances that are just so, that same canine could be protective or territorial and lash out at a child’s ...

A vet explains how to approach dogs you know, dogs you don’t, and more!

A seminar designed to teach children how to approach dogs is being held on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to noon at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. The seminar is entitled, "I Like Children -- But ...

The number of dog-bite claims decreased 4.7 percent from 2013, but the average cost per claim rose by 15 percent because of higher medical costs and settlements.

There's no shortage of recent books on dog behavior, dog training, and dog-human relationships. Among my favorites is dog expert Vivian Zottola's new book, Being a (Good) Dog in The Human's World ...

A vet explains how to approach dogs you know, dogs you don’t, and more!