Just because you have a garden — and dogs — doesn't necessarily mean that your yard is dog-friendly. Sure, you've taken steps to ensure your plants are non-toxic, but there are other ways to make your ...

Q: We just got two Newfoundland dogs, ages 2 years and 16 months. They're destroying our yard, chewing on the plants and dragging mulch into the house. Any suggestions? A: Gardens and fun-loving, ...

Delicate plants don’t deal well with the stress of active dogs. Thick-leaved perennials such as hostas are a better bet, Petchenik says. James C. Svehla - Chicago Tribune Jordan Petchenik created a ...

We always adore the inquisitive nature of our canine friends sniffing in and around our home in search of anything that catches their attention. Sometimes a canine’s innocent curiosity and insatiable ...

The concentrated nitrogen in dog urine can "burn" grass. Good access to fresh drinking water for your dog and deep lawn watering can reduce the problem. Our family is getting a dog this spring. I’m ...