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What Are Dewclaws? The dewclaw, also called the first digit, can be found on the inner (medial) side of the front (and sometimes back) legs above the weight-bearing joints. Dewclaws contain two bones: a proximal phalanx and a distal phalanx (similar to the structure of the human thumb). The dewclaws contain...

In a previous post, I talked about how to play tug safely with your dog, but that only covered the activity when standing still! What if you play flyball, or do long recalls to a tug, and aren’t sure what the best way to catch your dog on a tug...

Playing tug with your dog is a simple activity—one that both of you can enjoy, and one that is very common as a reward in flyball, agility, and other dog sports. However, there are ways to play tug with your dog that are safer than others, and they’re not always...