Now, while usually OK in small amounts, a large serving can lead to stomach upset, and the pit can get caught in your dog's digestive system, sometimes requiring surgery. Number nine, hops.

Although this one works great as well. After every brushing, make sure you praise your dog like crazy and give them loads of treats. For WebMD's 1 Minute Trainer, I am Kate Jackson.

Guarding possessions from humans or other animals is normal behavior for dogs. Wild animals who successfully protect their valuable resources—such as food, mates and living areas—are more ...

Like any enjoyable activity, playing with a dog can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine -- nerve transmitters that are known to have pleasurable and calming properties, he tells WebMD.

Playing tug with your dog can provide a wonderful outlet for her natural canine urges to grab and pull on things with her mouth. You can also use this game to exercise your dog and teach her ...

The American dog tick, Rocky Mountain wood tick, and dermacentor ticks are most likely to cause tick paralysis. But 40 kinds of ticks can cause tick paralysis, and the symptoms depend on the ...

The poster had no idea how her pup kept escaping, until she finally caught her on video and solved the mystery.

Coconut water is a great alternative to sugary beverages. Here are the health benefits and potential drawbacks to keep in ...

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). RMSF is a bacterial infection that spreads through the bite of the American dog tick, Rocky Mountain wood tick, and brown dog tick. Despite the name ...

Many of the poses, such as downward dog, upward dog, and the plank pose, build upper-body strength. The standing poses, especially if you hold them for several long breaths, build strength in your ...

Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Gets Green Light A breakthrough in medical testing now allows for colorectal cancer screening with just a simple blood test.