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  • Pooch Doesn't Seem to Like His New Name

    Q: My kids wore us down, and we went to a shelter and adopted Boo-Boo. His name in the shelter was Max, but this is what happens when you allow a 5-year-old to name a dog. Frankly, I don't think the dog likes his new name. Should we revert to Max? -- B.D., Cyberspace more

  • Westminster Still Thrilling Dog Lovers After All These Years

    There are dog shows, and then there's Westminster. Established in 1877, Westminster is second only to the Kentucky Derby as America's most established sporting event. The founders thought that having a little event in New Year City might stir up interest in dogs. If only they could know what they... more

  • Veterinary research on compulsive behavior could benefit dogs and people

    It turns out that your dog's brain isn't all that different from your own. Dr. Nicholas Dodman, director of the behavior clinic at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA, has been studying compulsive behaviors in dogs, horses and cats for decades. And for years he's been... more

  • Give Your Kitty Somewhere To Climb in the House

    Q: I'm taking in a homeless cat. Is it possible to train the cat to stay off my tables and counters? All my previous cats did their climbing outdoors. Can you really teach a cat not to climb? -- S.K., Macomb, IL more