Just because you have a garden — and dogs — doesn't necessarily mean that your yard is dog-friendly. Sure, you've taken steps to ensure your plants are non-toxic, but there are other ways to make your ...

And she or he definitely needs to be safely ensconced in the yard with no escape options. “Just personally, I can tell you ...

Delicate plants don’t deal well with the stress of active dogs. Thick-leaved perennials such as hostas are a better bet, Petchenik says. James C. Svehla - Chicago Tribune Jordan Petchenik created a ...

On Friday, Aug. 26, dog lovers celebrated National Dog Day. While we’re feeling the love for man’s best friend, we should also make sure our landscapes love our pets so they stay happy and healthy ...

The concentrated nitrogen in dog urine can "burn" grass. Good access to fresh drinking water for your dog and deep lawn watering can reduce the problem. Our family is getting a dog this spring. I’m ...

We always adore the inquisitive nature of our canine friends sniffing in and around our home in search of anything that catches their attention. Sometimes a canine’s innocent curiosity and insatiable ...