Holidays mean getting together with friends and family. If you have a dog and plan on hosting a holiday gathering this year, this article is for you.   Every year during the holiday season, my inbox receives a flurry of frantic messages of people reporting embarrassing, inconvenient, or concerning behavior from their dogs.   From obnoxiously jumping on guests to growling at Grandpa, many of our dogs behave (seemingly) bizarrely in front of company.   Most of the time, these i

Anyone that’s been bitten by an overly enthusiastic puppy can attest to how quickly cute becomes cringe. Puppies have sharp, needle-like teeth that can cause great discomfort to fragile human skin.   However, biting and nipping are normal forms of canine play and communication. In fact, puppies biting each other helps them learn how to control their mouth and use their teeth with precision.   Play biting and correction biting are essential communication tools for canines and

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