Articles by JoAnna Lou
JoAnna Lou
JoAnna Lou is a New York City-based researcher, writer and agility enthusiast.
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behaviorHow to Help Thunder-Phobic Dogs
Tips for comforting your pup when the storm is too loud for your pup’s comfort.
Tips for comforting your pup when the storm is too loud for your pup’s comfort.
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lifestyleHow to Plan a Dreamy Summer Road Trip With Your Dog
They are your favorite person anyway—why not plan the perfect vacation with them?
They are your favorite person anyway—why not plan the perfect vacation with them?
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Pet parents, watch out for a common — but deadly — plant.
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Bring your pup with you on your next adventure.
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healthUnderstanding Limber Tail Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Seeing your pup’s normally perky tail go limp can be unnerving, but it’s really nothing to panic about.
Seeing your pup’s normally perky tail go limp can be unnerving, but it’s really nothing to panic about.
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lifestyle6 Travel Destinations For Dog-Friendly Winter Fun
It’s time to dust off your skis and snowshoes, pack your dog’s cold-weather gear, and let them (safely) jump headfirst into a snow drift.
It’s time to dust off your skis and snowshoes, pack your dog’s cold-weather gear, and let them (safely) jump headfirst into a snow drift.
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How to keep your swim fan safe.
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healthSweet But Deadly: Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs Is on the Rise
Hmm, sugar sugar. Pet Poison Helpline veterinary toxicologist Dr. Ahna Brutlag explains how this artificial sweetener can be fatal for your pet.
Hmm, sugar sugar. Pet Poison Helpline veterinary toxicologist Dr. Ahna Brutlag explains how this artificial sweetener can be fatal for your pet.
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The Australian pups that keep predators away.
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Dogs of the Titanic–Survivors of the Titanic
The doomed ship's survivors included three canines
The doomed ship's survivors included three canines
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Pet and House Sitting Exchange
Web site allows members to trade pet and house sitting for free lodging.
Web site allows members to trade pet and house sitting for free lodging.
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Tips and Etiquette for Vacationing with Dogs
Stay safe and courteous when sharing your next trip with your pup.
Stay safe and courteous when sharing your next trip with your pup.
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Competitiveness and Quick Thinking
Study looks at how household rivalry affects the way dogs think.
Study looks at how household rivalry affects the way dogs think.
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Metabolic Research Associates Abnormalities with Hyperactivity in Dogs
Three organizations in Finland team up to understand root causes of dog behavioral issues.
Three organizations in Finland team up to understand root causes of dog behavioral issues.
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Dogs Dislike Those Mean to Their Owners
A study finds that canines will refuse food from people unwilling to help out.
A study finds that canines will refuse food from people unwilling to help out.
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Should Dog Collars Have Shocks or Prongs?
Study looks at stress behavior associated with different training methods.
Study looks at stress behavior associated with different training methods.
Dogs make quick decisions similar to humans and other primates
How are you keeping toasty during the historic freeze?
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Resources for pet lovers leaving abusive situations are slowly growing
Resources for pet lovers leaving abusive situations are slowly growing
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Looking at Sustainability and the Pet Food Industry
Is dog food having a negative impact on the earth?
Is dog food having a negative impact on the earth?
Lessons learned in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
The trendy home store creates a hangout area for pets
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Pet and House Sitting Exchange
Trade pet and house-sitting for free lodging at vacation destinations.
Trade pet and house-sitting for free lodging at vacation destinations.
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Your Medicine Cabinet Could Be Deadly
A doctor learns the hard way not to mix human and canine drugs
A doctor learns the hard way not to mix human and canine drugs
Watch out for dangerous mistletoe this December
Create a safe space to keep the pups jolly.
DoggedHealth helps pet lovers diagnose canine health problems.
