About Dear Labby and Petiquette Expert

Proper petiquette is serious business. Dear Labby is here to help. Remember, your dog's manners are a reflection of you. And your manners may well influence how others see your furry baby. From dog park disagreements to rifts with your roommate to defending your decision to dress up your pup,...
Dear Labby, petiquette expert
April 4th, 2012
Dear Labby, An acquaintance of mine posted a picture on his Facebook page that I found a bit offensive. It showed his child riding the family dog like a horse, which I dont think is fair to the medium-sized Lab (who didnt look thrilled). I really want to post a comment, but I dont know this...

November 9th, 2011
Dear Labby, I have a rescued Chihuahua. Pepe wasnt treated so well in his former home and now has some issues. Understandably, he can be a bit snappy when approached suddenly by a stranger. Because hes so little, parents often let their kids rush up to him, hands in his face. No one has gotten...

August 25th, 2011
Dear Labby, I love dogs, I have three. My extended family thinks Im kooky, and I guess in a way, theyre right. Problem is, a good many of them think theyre doing me a favor by...

August 8th, 2011
Almost every dog owner has had to deal with the issue of a barking, but who is truly responsible when a pooch decides to get vocal -- the owner or the animal? Labby weighs in.
May 10th, 2011
Dear Labby, I have a big sloppy Golden Retriever. Hes a great dog, but he sheds like crazy. Last week when my neighbor came by, she took one look at my blue couch and said, Wow, do you still just...

March 31st, 2011
Dear Labby, The only information my girlfriend and I ever got about our adopted Yorkshire Terrier is that someone brought him to the shelter after he was hit by a motorcycle. (Hes fine now.) We call...
March 31st, 2011
Dear Labby, I live in a major city. I love dogs although I don't currently have a dog because my son is allergic to them. However, I get the creeps when I see a dog pee in the middle of the...

March 31st, 2011
Dear Labby, The only information my girlfriend and I ever got about our adopted Yorkshire Terrier is that someone brought him to the shelter after he was hit by a motorcycle. (Hes fine now.) We call...
March 31st, 2011
Dear Labby, There's an elderly woman who brings her rescued Bulldog to the dog park every morning. The other dog parents love her - she's sweet and frail and doles out treats to any canine who...
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