This is a true story about rehoming a dog. Not rescue, no abuse involved. And no apparent behavior problems or health issues. It’s a simple heartfelt decision that has made a family and a dog very, very satisfied. And it has a happy ending for everybody. Morning comes early at our house, it’s... 

Can you give me some advice about how best to train my dog? I want that bond I hear other dog lovers talk about. Everyone who has been to SitStay says that you have that loving bond with your dogs. How do I get it? Thanks. Mary A long, long, long time ago, I lived and worked on a ranch. One day two male... 

I would love to know how to train my dog to “sit tall” with front paws in the air. How do I do that? This was one of our Bruno’s favorite tricks. One day very soon after he came to live with us all three dogs were lined up nicely in front of me, I said, “Ok, who knows a trick?”... 

  You said your dog (the golden?) lived to be 17 years. All of us want to live with our dogs as long as possible and to extend their years. There are stories about dogs living to be even 25 (a border collie). Please bring up the subject of feeding and care for those dogs who manage to live extraordinary... 

  My husband is a couch potato and he really doesn’t like dogs very much. He’s getting fat, you should see his belly. Anyway, I have a great plan to get him up and moving. I’m going to buy him a puppy for Christmas! We’ve never had a dog before and I just know that when he sees a cute little... 

“How do I train my dog to come to me? I say “come” and she looks at me like I’m nuts or she runs away and the game of tag is on while I chase her all over the yard. Oh, she makes me so mad!” Ah, the old runaway recall! It’s really a good one to know. Before we start...