What started as a polite request turned into a neighborhood "smear campaign" that left one pet owner rethinking his habits—and his landscaping. After asking the dog's owner, Rick, to address the issue ...

Sometimes, dogs do strange things. Beyond rolling in mud puddles or biting themselves, your pet might drink from toilets or lick its butt. In other cases, it may eat its own poop or, worse, the poop ...

Dogs, especially puppies, commonly eat poop — this habit often simply reflects natural dog instincts. Dogs may be more likely to eat poop when they're stressed or not getting enough nutrients.