My 18-month-old dog used to urinate on an absorbent pad but no longer does. He is not peeing in the house, but he is pooping on my dining room rug. I tried an imitation grass pad in the bathroom, but ...

Sometimes, dogs do strange things. Beyond rolling in mud puddles or biting themselves, your pet might drink from toilets or lick its butt. In other cases, it may eat its own poop or, worse, the poop ...

If you’ve noticed your dog eating poop, you wonder if there’s a nutritional deficiency or mental problem causing this behavior. You may find it upsetting, but it may just be normal canine nature. So ...