Unconditional love? Few bonds come closer than those we share with our furry “best friends.” Science shows that people often love their dogs as if they were their own children. What’s the source of this incredible human-canine bonding? Animal researchers look at everything you need to know to keep your dog happy and healthy. Celebrate the joy of special bonds, learn to decode your dog’s expressions and moods, discover new ways to be a more compassionate helpmate to your pup, learn from veterinarians tips to keep your dog in top shape and out of their office, and answer the question on everyone’s mind, do they really love us back (spoiler alert: yes!). Our team of experts also give guidance on how to take the best care of your dog including tips for when you’re at work, how to battle canine obesity, how to stimulate your dog, and interviews with animal psychologists to explain what they’re telling us based on behavior. For everyone who owns (or loves) dogs, this is the magazine for you!
Inside Your Dog’s Mind
Editor’s Note
HAPPY HEARTS • Nothing makes your dog more content and at ease than a loving, uplifting, positive relationship with you.
5 Ways to Bring Your Dog Joy • Treat your pup with loving kindness and you’ll be rewarded with a loyal friend for life.
Puppy Magic • Babies, kittens and, yes, the littlest dogs, pull at our heartstrings. Deep human biology explains why we find them so irresistible.
Your Dog Is a Unicorn • It’s the individual, not the breed, that truly shapes canine personality.
Across the Ages • Dogs keep learning throughout their entire life—despite what the old idiom says.
Like Owner, Like Pup • To their benefit or disadvantage, your pooch’s feelings and behavior may strongly mirror yours.
Choosing a Breed That Fits Your Personality • Some dogs are more affected by their owners than others.
HEALTHY HABITS • To maintain basic wellness, your pup needs solid nutrition, plenty of sleep and visits to the dentist to take care of her teeth.
5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Well • There’s a strategy for raising and nurturing a healthy animal through a long and active life.
Food Fight • Dry or wet? Raw or homemade? Upscale or inexpensive? How to feed your dog has never been more contentious. Here’s what you need to know about healthy canine diets.
Human Foods You Can Feed to Your Dog • Be careful what your pet gets from your table.
Items to Avoid at All Costs • These human foods are sure to make your pooch sick.
Dreamland • Yes, your pet drifts there, and here’s why it matters.
Sweet Dreams • In order to enrich our dogs’ lives so they have pleasant memories to dream about—as opposed to stressful nightmares—take note of the following tips.
Best Bite • Good dental care is critical to your dog’s overall well-being. Here are tips on how to keep canine teeth healthy.
SAFE & SOUND • From microchipping your dog to preparing your pet for potential natural disasters, here’s how to help make sure he survives any challenge that comes his way.
5 Ways to Protect Your Dog • It’s a dangerous world for our vulnerable pups. But there’s a lot you can do to keep them out of harm’s way and make sure they’re secure.
Stormy Weather • Here’s how to make sure your dog doesn’t get hurt, lost or worse during a natural disaster.
To Pet or Not to Pet? • It’s important to keep interactions between kids and dogs safe.
How to Handle Aggressive Dogs • Not every pup you come across will be friendly and affectionate. These tips will help prepare you for unfortunate encounters with assertive and potentially dangerous animals.
Dog-Training Myths • Try these new tricks for treating stressed-out dogs.
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