You're out walking, see a dog, and you just want to go up, pet it, say hi in that whole doggie-baby talk way all while reaping the rewards of that wagging tail, big smile, and excited eyes. Maybe ...

Teddy, my family’s Lab, sports a snazzy bandana every time he comes back from Barb, the groomer. It reminds me of a kid getting a lollipop as a reward for not screaming while getting a haircut. For ...