Trooper's Law was named after a dog left behind in floodwaters during Hurricane Milton. Dexter's Law was named after a dog found decapitated at Fort De Soto Park.
Let's talk about the word "socialization," what it should mean with your dog, and what society thinks it means.
It's time for another discussion of every dog parent's favorite subject — poop eating! The scientific name for this seriously disgusting habit is coprophagia, and it's quite common among dogs. Cats do it occasionally, too, but not nearly as often as their canine counterparts.
An accurate "diagnosis" is crucial if you ever hope to solve the problem.
Dr. Liz Stelow, DVM, DACVB
As published in Psychology Today 9/01/2015