In the current issue of Inside Your Dog’s Mind, we bring you the latest from the front lines of canine behavioral science, translated for the public. Stories cover & the right way to touch a dog based on recent research, new methods for truly conversing with your pup and helpful techniques for nurturing your dog with sniffing walks and other daily microadventures. We cover recent insights from the psychology of human-canine bonding, essential information for anyone planning to bring a puppy home, how to navigate pet insurance when it makes the most sense (especially when a dog is young) and what you need to know about the life and health span of different breeds and cross-breed dogs. A bonus in this issue: @ Jon Stewart on dog rescue.
Inside Your Dog’s Mind • WHAT THEY REALLY THINK
A Note From Dogland
RAISING YOUR CANINE • The constants in nurturing and sustaining a healthy, happy dog have to be attention and affection. But as the years pass, you also have to stay attuned to your pet’s changing physical and psychological needs.
PUPPY POWER • THE FIRST FEW MONTHS SET THE TONE FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.
FEELING THEIR OATS • WHEN “TEEN” DOGS REBEL.
ENCOURAGE, ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE YOUR TEEN DOG
SENIOR LESSONS • LEARN HOW TO LOVE AND NURTURE YOUR OLDER DOG.
HOW TO HELP WHEN THE PROBLEM IS DEMENTIA • Like humans, senior dogs can get disoriented and irritable when they age. Impaired memory, learning and comprehension along with depression are signs of dementia.
LOST & FOUND • WHEN THE FLOPPY-EARED LITTLE WAIF SHOWED UP AT OUR CLINIC, I FELT COMPELLED TO TAKE HER HOME. WHEN SHE DISAPPEARED, I KNEW I WOULD NEVER STOP LOOKING UNTIL I GOT HER BACK.
IF YOUR DOG GETS LOST
LEARNING EACH OTHER’S LANGUAGE • It turns out that communicating well and empathizing with your dog is a two-way street. While it’s urgent for you to learn the meanings of his vocalizations, facial expressions and body language, he is also learning to read yours.
WHAT BARKS MEAN • A THREE-DIMENSIONAL GUIDE TO YOUR DOG’S VOCALIZATIONS AND BODY LANGUAGE.
7 Body Signs To Help You Understand Your Dog’s Bark
Putting It All Together
THE TALKING DOG • THE EXTRAORDINARY TALE OF A WEARABLE ART DESIGNER AND THE CANINE SHE TAUGHT TO UNDERSTAND AND EXPRESS MORE THAN 100 WORDS IN ENGLISH WITH LANGUAGE BUTTONS.
YOUR DOG GETS YOU • HER ABILITY TO READ YOUR MOOD AND FACIAL EXPRESSIONS MAKES HER A UNIQUELY COMPASSIONATE FRIEND.
HOW TO ESTABLISH EMOTIONAL CONTAGION WITH YOUR DOG
HUMAN, FETCH • YOUR DOG IS TRAINING YOU BACK.
LIVING THE GOOD LIFE • Your pup can’t buy a ticket to Europe or a beach resort, but you can satisfy her need for adventure and enrichment with daily games, hikes and explorations that excite her senses and stimulate her brain.
THE SNIFFING WALK • LEARN HOW TO INDULGE YOUR DOG’S SENSE OF SMELL AND FILL HER LIFE WITH JOY.
THE NOSE KNOWS • THE CANINE’S OLFACTORY APPARATUS IS ONE OF THE MOST SENSITIVE LIVING SENSORS ON EARTH. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS.
Microadventures • Unleash your dog’s spirit with a dose of excitement and exploration each day.
THE ART OF TOUCH • PETTING A DOG IMPLIES A KIND OF PASSIVITY ON THEIR PART, BUT THERE’S A MORE EQUITABLE AND ETHICAL WAY TO PHYSICALLY INTERACT WITH YOUR PUP.
Massage Them
Stop! • HOW NOT TO TOUCH YOUR DOG
THE DOG OWNER’S GUIDE TO PET INSURANCE • WHEN SHOULD YOU PAY FOR COVERAGE? NAVIGATING THE COMPLEX WORLD OF DEDUCTIBLES, PREMIUMS AND VET PAYMENTS OVER A LIFETIME CAN BE CHALLENGING.
Insurance Speak • UNDERSTANDING INSURANCE TERMINOLOGY IS CRITICAL TO COMPARING PET INSURANCE POLICIES. HERE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT TERMS:
THE BIG DIPPER • JON STEWART’S ON-AIR PAEAN TO THE...
