Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...

There are all kinds of ways to make sure that your dog has the opportunity to make friends — besides adding even more dogs to your family, of course (not that that would be a bad thing...). Setting up ...

Although introducing your puppy to new people, places, situations, and other dogs helps shape its personality, it is essential to avoid making dog socialization mistakes. Every dog owner wants their ...

“Playing interactive games with dogs—like fetch, tug, and hide-and-seek—is the fast track to off-leash reliability. For some dogs, playing games becomes a passion that may rival walks, sniffing, and ...