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Max's Past Columns:

 
Issue 38: January 11
Healthy treats for dogs.
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Issue 37: January 11
Why some dogs like to eat poop.
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Issue 31: October 10
My dog is obsessed with tennis balls, help!
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Issue 30: September 10
What can I bathe my dog with if I have run out of dog shampoo?
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Issue 29: August 10
How can I train my dog to sit?
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Issue 28: August 10
Why do dogs bury bones?
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Issue 27: July 10
How can I stop my dog from begging?
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Issue 26: July 10
Why do dogs sniff crotches?
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Issue 24: June 10
Do I need to brush my short haired dog?
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Issue 23: May 10
Is it OK to play tug-o-war with my dog?
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Issue 22: May 10
Why are dogs loyal?
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Issue 20: April 10
Plants that are poisonous to dogs.
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Issue 19: March 10
How to potty train a puppy.
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Issue 18: March 10
What is xylitol? Why is it toxic for dogs?
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Issue 17: February 10
Why do dogs have cold and wet noses?
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Issue 15: January 10
Why do dogs wag their tails?
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Issue 14: January 10
Why do dogs have whiskers?
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Issue 13: December 09
How to photograph your dog.
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Issue 11: November 09
Why does my dog chase his tail?
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Issue 10: October 09
Our dog enjoys rolling in the grossest stuff imaginable (at least to us). Can you shed some light on this?
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Issue 9: September 09
When the humans are away during the day, how can we provide our dog with interesting, fun, and relaxing things to do?
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Issue 8: August 09
Do you have any ideas on homemade toys that can supplement my dog's toy collection?
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Issue 7: July 09
I'm afraid of fireworks. How can my humans help me cope when fireworks are going off outside?
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Issue 6: June 09
Is it safe to go running with my dog?
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Issue 5: May 09
Why do my dogs eat grass?
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Issue 4: April 09
Why does our dog prefer my husband over me?
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Issue 3: March 09
Why do strangers walk up to the fence when they can surely see that I'm in the yard guarding my home?
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Issue 2: February 09
My humans are discouraging me from checking out the box with the red hearts that says "chocolates." Why?
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Issue 1: December 08
Help! A new puppy invaded my home and is seriously competing with me for attention!
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