Three-quarters of WebMD readers say they own pets -- and it’s clear they struggle with day-to-day issues of pet ownership, from feeding their pets to embarrassing pet behaviors. Take that little ...

Dogs lick people for many reasons. It’s an instinctive behavior. Usually, it’s not frequent enough to cause concern. But in certain cases, it may be a sign of a medical or behavioral problem ...

Now, while usually OK in small amounts, a large serving can lead to stomach upset, and the pit can get caught in your dog's digestive system, sometimes requiring surgery. Number nine, hops.

After about a week, when your dog hears the word "yes!" their ears will perk up. When that happens you'll know they have a really good understanding of the word yes. For WebMD's Pint Size One ...

Wild dogs were eating raw carcasses, so they were chewing on bone and sinew, and they were tearing at flesh, and that would take hours. Will Draper, DVM And by chewing on the hard surface of the ...

What you need to do is break that tension with real quick little tugs, so that your dog learns that there is relief in a loose leash. "Good boy, what a good boy…" For WebMD's Pint Size One ...

After about a week, when your dog hears the word yes! their ears will perk up. When that happens you'll know they have a really good understanding of the word yes. For WebMD's One Minute Trainer ...

Although this one works great as well. After every brushing, make sure you praise your dog like crazy and give them loads of treats. For WebMD's 1 Minute Trainer, I am Kate Jackson.

So with enough practice you'll be able to do distance stays with your dog, out of sight stays, and stays with major distractions, For WebMD's Pint Size One Minute Trainer, I'm Kate Jackson.

Like any enjoyable activity, playing with a dog can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine -- nerve transmitters that are known to have pleasurable and calming properties, he tells WebMD.

until your dog masters that, and then you can practice it without. Leave it. Yes! For WebMD's One Minute Trainer, I'm Kate Jackson ...

Should you sleep with your pet? Well, I would have to tell you that I would be in trouble if I said that people can't sleep with their pets anymore because we have a cat that sleeps in our bed.