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The Akita dog breed is believed to have descended from the ancient and now-extinct Matagi Inu dogs, which were used for hunting wild boar, Sitka deer, and Asian black bears by the Matagi tribe and other northern natives of Japan.

The Troubleshooter has some sound advice for a dog owner experiencing leash jumping problems.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays can also be stressful and chaotic for many pet owners. It’s impossible to know how dogs will respond to every guest situation, especially since they can be fine one year and difficult the next. But, while your pet may be trouble over Christmas, with a little extra preparation you can both enjoy a stress-free holiday period.

The earliest-known record of dogs living at the St. Bernard hospice in the Alps is a painting from the 1690s depicting two dogs that are obvious ancestors of the St. Bernard. It is believed that the St. Bernard breed descended from ancient Roman mastiff-type dogs.

If you own a backyard pool and a dog, one of the most important things you can do to ensure your pet's safety is to teach him or her how to swim. Before embarking on water activity with your dog, however, it’s important to ask yourself: Is my dog in good health, and does he like water? Assessing these questions early on will help you during the training process.