Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Amy Pike answers what it’s like to be dog parent with real-life issues. From day one with a puppy or an adult dog, how to best connect with your dog. What are the devices products to never use when training dogs.  Specific issues, included resource guarding, and the best way to walk dogs and why a “heel” can be “worthless.” Dr. Pike’s book is appropriately called Dog Parenting: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding, Training and Bonding with Your Best Friend.

Also, new American Animal Hospital Association guidelines which suggest no ear cropping or de-barking of dogs or declaw for cats.