Sometimes, our dogs do strange things. Besides biting their dirty paws or rolling around in puddles, dogs occasionally drink from toilets or lick their butts. In other cases, your pup may even eat ...

I see them every single day: Neatly-knotted plastic bags of all colors, sometimes "discreetly" tucked by a trailside boulder, atop a marker post, or, in the most egregious cases, right in the middle ...

Dogs, especially puppies, commonly eat poop — this habit often simply reflects natural dog instincts. Dogs may be more likely to eat poop when they're stressed or not getting enough nutrients.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that a dog can produce up to 274 pounds of solid waste per year. Certainly, dog waste will eventually compost naturally on your lawn, but leaving it on ...

When I was living in Chicago, my landlady had a wonderful golden retriever that was incredibly friendly, smart and fun to play with - but he had one ridiculous habit: he liked to eat his own poop.

The right dog poop bag makes walking the dog a lot less messy and way more pleasant. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. When you ...

Some of my best friends are dog owners. They love and cherish their pets and would have no problem bending over backward to take care of them. A sure sign of such devotion is that they pick up Fido’s ...

Dear Cathy: My neighbor has her maid drop her dogs' poop over her fence, loose in our shared alley. The pile of poop is quite large. For those of us who use the alley to walk, it's unpleasant. I ...

Dogs who are fed home-cooked and human-grade meals poop less, scientists found. It's a practical benefit but is also more costly and time-consuming than feeding them kibble. It's not clear whether ...