I’ve had a number of people writing in lately asking for help and advice for dogs who growl or bite when either having their nails trimmed or having their paws cleaned after being outside. So I thought I’d write about why dogs do this and how to best help them to make nail clipping and foot cleaning a much better …

The question of whether to put a dog down or not after it has badly injured someone in an attack is an emotional one. There are strong opinions on each side. Some say that a dog who bites once, no matter the severity of the bite, or the context, should automatically be euthanized. Then there are those who believe that …

Hi there, Our dog is a black Labrador cross dog de Bordeaux and he’s big! But one of our main problems is when we let him off the lead because he’s not likely to come back for a treat! He’s not just my dog he’s a family dog in a busy household, we’re trying our best but we need some …

Hello Meira, I actually have a few questions. I have a 1 year old pit bull/lab mix, and he’s a really good dog. He’s just developed a few bad habits lately. Before I go too far in I should mention we don’t crate him. We tried when we first got him and we ended up getting a noise complaint from …

When it comes to keeping your pet around for many healthy years, good veterinary care is at the top of the list of things human owners need to provide. But all those veterinary bills can add up, especially if your dog ever suffers an injury or a serious illness. One thing that pet owners can do to alleviate those costs …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes it is, because this is the time of year for our Annual Paw It Forward Campaign, where through the generosity of our advertisers, we are able to donate our ad dollars back into the local rescue community. We are proud to announce that we are able to donate $4000 this year! …

Congratulations, you just got a new puppy! As most other puppy owners, one of your first issues to deal with is potty training puppy. It’s usually the first thing clients ask me about.   The key to house breaking a puppy is the frequency puppy is taken out to do their business, as well as management to make sure puppy …

Humping. I’m sure we all have funny stories about dogs humping. I know I do! But it’s actually a behavior I get asked about quite a bit, and most people are concerned about it, and believe it to be a problem behavior, and just wish it would stop. The thing is that humping, or mounting is a very normal canine …

Hi Meira,  I have a problem that I’m hoping you can help me with. It’s not with my dog, but other dogs that are off leash and run up to us. My little girl can sometimes get scared when dogs come running at us, and to be honest, it scares me too sometimes. I live near Atwater Market and Meeka …

Hi Meira, I really need your help, I have a great dog but when I walk him, he is very aggressive with other dogs. When he sees another dog he goes crazy barking and lunging like mad at the other dog. I have tried treats to distract him, but it doesn’t seem to work. It’s really getting quite embarrassing, and …