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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,...
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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...

August 8th, 2011
Dear Labby, This morning I took my dogs for a leisurely walk down a street in our neighborhood. As we strolled, a German Shepherd in a yard across the street began barking loudly from behind a chain link fence. A moment or two later, a man stepped out the front door. The man called to me: Can you...

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...
March 31st, 2011
Dear Labby, My wife says you need to send a present when you receive a "New Puppy" announcement from a friend. I say hogwash. Who's right? Signed: Dog Acquisition Necessitates Gift? D.A.N.G., what...
March 31st, 2011
Dear Labby, I don't have any animals. I realize that's not going to make me very popular with your readers, but I have a legitimate problem. Very good friends of mine recently got a new dog, and...
March 31st, 2011
Dear Labby, A dear friend just lost her longtime animal companion: a black and white cat named Kid. She's sad, but I'm worried she's making a big mistake in mummifying her cat. She visited a pet...
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