A rescue dog panicked whenever he saw a leash or collar. A trainer’s patient, trust-first approach changed everything. Here is what owners can learn from him.
Selene Hermes
Selene Hermes is the editor of K9 Pie. A lifelong dog person with a soft spot for rescues, she writes about dog news, recalls, health, and the everyday absurdity of living with dogs. Send her your funny dog stories; she reads every one.
Loose stool is one of the most common reasons dogs see a vet. Here is how to tell a mild case from one that needs a call, and what to watch for at home.
A 15-pound chihuahua named Comando joined Mexico’s National Guard and is now training for search and rescue. Here is what his new job says about small dogs.
A boxer named Princess Poppy gets tucked in, handed a cookie, and set up with her own iPad every single night. Grandpa runs the whole bedtime production.
Skeletons, fog machines, and glowing arches can unsettle any dog on the evening walk. A few simple steps keep Halloween strolls calm for the two of you.
Dogs sleep more in warm weather, after busy weekends, and as they age. Here are the common, harmless reasons plus the signs that extra naps need a vet visit.
A new survey of 900 older adults who live alone found that pets add daily movement, purpose, and company. Here is how a dog fits that chapter of life.
Wet leaves, thin lawns, and a dog who loves every puddle: the five-item door station and the four-step paw routine that keep muddy paws off your floors.
A dog who paces at night is usually telling you something. Here are the first checks for potty needs, pain, noise and the sleep changes that come with age.
A Colorado K9 named Archie, just one day out of training, picked up the scent of three missing children and led searchers to them 1.5 miles from camp.
Apoquel overdoses are climbing, Pet Poison Helpline says, and cats are most at risk. Here is why the flavored chewable is dangerous and how to store it.
My corgi mix Winnie starts lobbying for dinner at 4:15 every afternoon. She sighs, checks the empty bowl, and stands on my foot until 5:30 finally arrives.
That one lonely piece of kibble left in the bowl every night is usually nothing to worry about. Here is what it actually means and when to see your vet.
A new study found that one in three families say raising a puppy was harder than they expected, with lessons for any home that mixes young kids and dogs.
A horse kick shattered a border collie's skull. UC Davis surgeons rebuilt it with titanium plates, and she is already back competing in herding trials.
Atlas, a 130-pound dog, ran out of steam on a remote New Mexico mountain trail. Sheriff's deputies took turns carrying him four miles back down the mountain.
A certified trainer argues that settling, engagement, and learning how to learn matter more than sit or stay. Here is why they come first for a young dog.
The WSAVA's 2026 dental guidelines put fresh weight on home care and question anesthesia-free cleanings. Here is what the update means for your dog's teeth.
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