I'm not sure where the phrase, "a dog is man's best friend" came from but it really needs the addition of "and a family's mom is a dog's best friend." Mother's Day is as good a time as any to take a look at the role moms play in making it possible to have a family dog.
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Phobic dogs look to warning signs for survival
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Treating the right anxiety disorder
Eating his way to the vet
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Disturbing the peace
Four wheels good, two wheels bad
Licking his wounds
Know your breeds
When dogs' fears make them do the impossible
New dog's anxiety causing fear
How to keep a kitten away from the furniture
Bringing home puppy
Nip biting problem in the bud
Beware of 'greeders' posing as breeders
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Therapy is for the dogs
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Doberman bordering on dangerous
A questionable definition of animal rights
Cat-loving couple looking for a dog
Kitten aggression
Dog dominates the couch
It's not you, it's your dog's trainer
Age is nothing but perception - even for dogs
Separated at birth
A new dog is like a houseguest
Addicted to puppies
Dog as king turns owners into commoners
A puppy 'to do' list
Rescue missions
Big dogs, little kids
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Too much jumping for joy
Dog won’t listen to wife
Barking up the wrong tree
Dogs need more than fences
Don't mess with what's normal for pups
Does it matter what you name your pet?
Boyfriend in the doghouse
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Bringing the dog's toilet inside
Dog driving owners to exhaustion
Collie barking, not mad
When breeding goes badly
Have euthanasia talk with vet
Thinking outside the box
Pees to meet you
Addicted to paws
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Shepherd vs. Grandma
One dog's bully is another dog's best friend
Research before buying a running partner
The breeder makes the dog
Leash and learn
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Run-ins with other dogs
Strap in your dog
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Time to train the trainer
Intimidated by larger dogs

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