Socialization

A 2015 survey from the American Pet Products Association found that more than 54 million households in the U.S. have a dog. To accommodate them, top restaurants across the country are opening up to pet owners and their furry dinner dates. No matter where you and your dog roam, you’ll find a growing array of dog-friendly restaurants in virtually every major U.S. city. We’ve scoured the country looking for the tastiest and pooch-friendliest spots around, and have highlighted our favorites below. Atlanta, Georgia Joy Cafe Dogs are welcome on the front patio of Joy Cafe — one of Atlanta’s favorite

The first volume of Cesar’s new DVD series, “Essentials of Dog Behavior,” is now available.  In the first volume, “Socialization,” Cesar shows you how to keep your dog balanced and socialized in various situations, including at home, in the dog park, and on the walk. He also debunks four common myths about dogs and socialization. In this exclusive sneak peek, Cesar discusses two of those myths and why they are wrong. Place your order now!

For a long time, most businesses have had a variation of this sign in the front window: “No Dogs Except Service Dogs Allowed.” There were very few exceptions, and most of those were small, family-owned businesses or, naturally, pet stores. However, as pet ownership in the U.S. has exploded, businesses have becoming increasingly accommodating to our pets, especially dogs. According to the American Pet Products Association, in 2014 the pet industry overall was a $60 billion business and the number of pets in the country exceeds the number of people by a ratio of 5 to 4. So it can