Many dogs eat grass, and it is not always a crisis. But if your dog eats grass obsessively, vomits repeatedly, seems unwell or may have eaten treated grass, it is time to look closer.

Dog food labels can look reassuring, but the key word is often small: complete or complementary. Here is how to read that label before turning a topper, treat or mixer into your dog’s whole meal.

A dog that suddenly runs away from the harness is usually reacting to something specific. Before forcing the walk, check the fit, routine, handling style and possible discomfort triggers.

A bored dog does not always look “sad.” Sometimes a bored dog looks loud, restless, clingy, destructive or impossible to tire out. If your dog is chewing things they should not, barking for attention, digging, stealing socks or following you from room to room, they may not need more toys. They may need better enrichment.