Rx for Disaster: A Small Dog in the Backyard — Without You There to Protect Him

A lot can go wrong when a little dog is left alone outside.

Published: April 19, 2022

A White Chihuahua Lies On A Pillow On The Lawn In The Backyard. — Adorable, but is the photographer going to stay in the yard with him after taking the picture? © n1kcy | Bigstock

More than half of all pet dogs in the United States weigh fewer than 25 pounds, and the trend appears to be edging downward, with many dogs weighing significantly less than that. Is it safe to let a toy breed or other very small dog out in the backyard by himself? No, says Florina Tseng, […]