You’ve probably heard that purebred dogs aren’t as healthy as mixed breeds. It sounds logical—more genetic diversity should mean fewer inherited problems.

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...

Owners returning home to a chewed-up couch or trash thrown around might brush it off and learn to tolerate the dog's unwanted behaviors, but new research revealed a range of naughty behaviors occur in ...

If you have a dog for any length of time, you learn that there are times when things don’t go to plan. If your dog has a behavior issue, sometimes you have to go the extra mile to help your pet. But ...

Many dog owners do not realize dogs commonly experience skin problems. The reasons your dog develops a skin problem vary, but if you know the problem exists, you can address it. You must understand ...

Sleep is essential for dogs. When they don’t get enough quality rest at night, it often affects their behavior during the day ...

Bulldogs and pugs are far from the only dogs frequently suffering from breathing problems, new research shows.

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. David Codr is an Omaha dog behaviorist. You can ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. You can reach him at momaha@owh.com. David Codr is ...

About two weeks ago, I noticed a swelling on the right upper eyelid of our 4-year-old large breed dog. I took him to a local emergency clinic where they gave me some antibiotics and eye ointment. Two ...