A cull of dogs at an isolated Manitoba reserve — provoked by an incident earlier this month in which a 10-year-old girl was bitten — is raising red flags among animal advocates. Officers at the Pukatawagan RCMP detachment were notified…

Research shows larger dogs may have more problems than smaller dogs if neutered/spayed too soon. Credit: JF Creatives | Getty Images When should you neuter/castrate your male dog? Should you wait till after a heat cycle to spay your female…

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In addition to being fun, Rally is a great way to build a stronger relationship with your dog. Credit: Courtesy of Jae Thomas I’ve been teaching my Rough Collie, Dashi, tricks and obedience skills since she came home at 10…

Once a dog leaves puppyhood behind, it can be difficult to tell exactly how old she might be. Credit: Chalabala | Getty Images It can be challenging to tell how old a rescue dog is, especially if not much is…

Often associated with Cocker Spaniels, idiopathic aggression is rare and poorly understood. Credit: Anchy | Getty Images Have you ever heard of rage syndrome in dogs? The term “Cocker Rage” has been used to describe the sudden onset of aggression…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Across Calgary, pet rescues and other animal organizations are filled to capacity with hundreds of cats and dogs in their care. A growing trend of pets being surrendered and sometimes even abandoned…

Costumes can be fun but be sure to give your dog plenty of time to get used to wearing one. Credit: Irina Kashaeva | Getty Images It’s the season for costumes, candy, and creepy décor. Halloween can be one of…

It’s only anecdotal evidence, but Otto lived to nearly 16 years old in a household with many foster dogs and puppies from a local shelter. Despite never receiving a parvo vaccine after the age of 7 months, and even being…

Primary megaesophagus shows up in puppies. The Wire-Haired Fox Terrier (pictured) and Miniature Schnauzer breeds have a genetic marker for the disease. Your dog stands up and quietly deposits his dinner from three hours ago on the rug. You panic—both…