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5 Signs Your Jack Russell Terrier Is Stressed

Jack Russell Terriers have personalities that are pretty typical for members of the terrier group. They are larger-than-life, often acting as though they are the size of a Great Dane. However, it’s important for JRT owners to understand that sometimes that boisterous outward appearance is covering up anxiety, stress and fear. The following are five signs your Jack Russell Terrier is stressed. #1 – Whale Eye “Whale eye” is when the white in your dog’s eye – around the iris … Read more

5 Signs Your Doberman Is Stressed

Dobermans Pinchers are a sensitive breed that, in general, are pretty good at letting you know what’s bothering them. But dogs have a language that is very different from ours and sometimes we miss signals simply because we do not know they mean anything. In order to help your Dobie get over things that make her stressed, anxious or afraid, you first need to know when she is feeling these emotions. The following are five signs your Doberman is stressed. … Read more

5 Signs Your Bull Terrier Is Stressed

Just like us, your Bull Terrier gets scared, nervous, stressed and anxious. Things in their environment can cause these emotions – anything from strangers and other dogs, to busy streets or loud noises. Knowing when your dog is feeling these things is very important. If you do not address it, those feelings will get worse and your Terrier may end up reacting in a way you do not like, such as fear biting. In order to address his fears, you … Read more

5 Signs Your Beagle Is Stressed

Like any breed of dog, Beagles can be stressed or fearful about other animals, objects, and even environments. We expect a lot out of our dogs when it comes to putting up with our crazy human lives. It’s important to make sure your Beagle is properly desensitized to things in your life. A big part of this is knowing when your Beagle is not comfortable so you can address the issue. Letting it go will just make matters worse. The following … Read more

4 Things To Do When Your Boxer Is Stressed

Once you learn some simple dog body language basics, you can easily tell when your Boxer is stressed, afraid or anxious about something. But what then? How you react to your dog’s distress will have a major impact on how she deals with the situation. If you want your Boxer to relax, you need to help her. Here are four things to do when your Boxer is stressed. #1 – Find The Trigger First and foremost, you must figure out … Read more

Special Cheerleading Team Adds An Awesome Service Dog To Their Roster

Team Zeta is not just your average cheerleading team. This group of young, special needs athletes is gearing up to put on quite the show on the national stage. Coming from Ohio, they’re not just planning on an incredible human performance – they’ve got a surprising twist to their routine. Among them will be Cyclone, a Golden Retriever who accompanies athlete Harrison Chmura. Chmura is non-verbal and having his service dog around keeps him focused. “Otherwise, Harrison has a tough time getting … Read more

5 Tips To Prevent Your Schnauzer From Pulling On The Leash

No matter the size of your Schnauzer, they can be a handful if they decide they want to go somewhere while on leash. Fairly strong, even the Miniature Schnauzer can pull your arm and shoulder in a way you probably never thought possible. Luckily, with a bit of training and consistency, your Schnauzer can learn wonderful leash manners so you can enjoy your walks again. If you are struggling, try these five tips to prevent your Schnauzer from pulling on … Read more

7 Dog Breeds That Require Little Grooming

  Generally speaking, all dogs require some grooming. Some, however, need quite a bit more than others. With so many dog breeds in the world, we can find pretty much anything we’re looking for – from hairless dogs to dogs with dreads. Some breeds do just fine with a bath every once in a while and others need regular brushing, clipping, and blow-drying. This can take quite a bit of extra time and money, so if you’re looking to avoid … Read more

Dog Reunites With His Favorite Toy After 5 Years

When Finn the Dachshund was just a mini weiner, his favorite toy was a delightfully squeaky rubber pig. Unfortunately, Finn’s boisterous puppy play sessions led to the pig’s early demise. His humans bought him replacement pigs time and time again, yielding the same destructive results before finally sending Piggy into early retirement. Five years later, Finn is a full-grown hot dog and much more mature!   He’s old enough to respect and appreciate his current toys, but part of him has … Read more

Lost Dog Hitches A Ride On A Junior High School Bus

This week, the new kid in school was short, furry, and had four legs! In Washington, a Bull Terrier sneakily boarded the school bus, remaining unnoticed in a group of kids. She then preceded to ride the entire way to Shahala Middle School in Vancouver! According to a story by Oregon Live, the bus driver noticed the pup passenger about halfway through the route. But with a bus full of school kids, she wasn’t able to pull over and investigate, so the … Read more

Dying Dog Abandoned In Wheelbarrow Gets A Miraculous Second Chance

On the afternoon of November 1, 2016, an emaciated, paralyzed German Shepherd named Cubby was surrendered to the Harris County Shelter (HCS) in Houston. He was so weak that he had to be pushed there in a wheelbarrow. The prognosis was grave, but shelter volunteers could tell that Cubby was not ready to give up, so they decided that they would give him every possible chance to fight for his life. Such a sweet face. #cubbystrong Posted by Val’s Pals … Read more

Teenager With Autism Takes His Dog To The Finals Of The Crufts Dog Championship

Most of you have heard of Crufts. This is an international canine event that centers around a conformation championship, agility competition, obedience competition and much, much more. In fact, it’s the largest show of its kind in the world. One amazing piece of Crufts is the Eukanuba Friends For Life competition. This competition celebrates man’s best friend and showcases the amazing ways humans and dogs transform and enrich each other’s lives. For 13-year-old Joel Sayer, a competition of this caliber … Read more

Ask A Vet: Should I Give My Dog a Glucosamine or Chondroitin Supplement?

There is some buzz about joint care supplements. People are intrigued by an opportunity to circumvent or augment the usual recommendations and drawn by the lure of alternative (non-traditional) options. In the past, veterinarians have been skeptical of complementary medicine, but joint supplements containing ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin and others have science backing their effectiveness. Good Things Come to Those Who… Supplement? Studies have indicated that ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin (and others) can reduce the inflammation in canine patients … Read more

3 Warning Signs of Canine Arthritis

As our dogs age, they start exhibiting signs of their physical maturity. Arthritis is a common ailment that affects our aging dogs and to keep them comfortable, we should be able to identify the early symptoms. We don’t want them living in pain, but dogs are very stoic animals and it can be difficult to know exactly when they’re hurting. If you watch closely, you might be able to spot these signs and seek veterinary care early on into the … Read more

You’ll Be Surprised When You See What Security Camera Captures This Man Doing To A Stray Dog

Bülent Kalpakçıoğluc, a municipal worker in Giresun, Turkey, didn’t know he was caught on candid camera when he saw a stray dog lying outside in the snow. The camera had been installed due to recent theft and was hoping to catch criminals in the act if they were to strike again. Kalpakçıoğluc is no such criminal, though. Instead, he didn’t something totally unexpected when he approached the stray dog. First, he offered the dog some food. Then, he took the coat … Read more

12 Dog-Centric Instagram Accounts You Have To Follow

There’s nothing like pictures of adorable pups to brighten your day. For anyone on social media (which is almost everyone!), there are a fair share of photo-filled accounts to appease every interest. For us, of course, it’s dogs! Here are 12 dog-centric Instagram accounts that you should follow for your daily fill of fun, fluff, and inspiration. A photo posted by IHeartDogs.com (@iheartdogscom) on Dec 2, 2016 at 5:07pm PST 1. @hotfirefighters These photos feature more than the handsome, heroic firefighters of Charleston, SC. “We save … Read more

Giving This To Your Yorkie Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your yorkie has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Westie Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your westie has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Weimaraner Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your weimaraner has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your St Bernard Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your st bernard has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Staffordshire Bull Terrier Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your staffordshire bull terrier has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep … Read more

Giving This To Your Shih Tzu Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your shih tzu has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Shiba Inu Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your shiba inu has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Sheltie Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your sheltie has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Shar Pei Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your shar pei has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Schnauzer Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your schnauzer has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Samoyed Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your samoyed has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Rottweiler Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your rottweiler has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Pug Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your pug has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Poodle Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your poodle has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Pomeranian Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your pomeranian has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Pitbull Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your pitbull has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Pekingese Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your pekingese has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Papillon Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your papillon has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Old English Sheepdog Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your old english sheepdog has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep … Read more

Giving This To Your Newfoundland Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your newfoundland has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Mutt Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your mutt has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Miniature Pinscher Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your miniature pinscher has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Maltese Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your maltese has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Lhasa Apso Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your lhasa apso has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Watch This Clever Dog Fetch His Gear When It’s Time For A Walk

Dogs are usually so eager and capable of learning new tricks, and we particularly love when they are trained to do things to help their humans! This smart Staffie, named Ziggy, just loves walks (I mean, what dog doesn’t?!). Full of excited energy, Ziggy like to fetch his walking gear for his human in order for them to get out the door faster. His happiness in anticipation for their stroll is absolutely contagious! Watch the adorable video below: Good boy! As it … Read more

Woman Gets The Best Reward After She Helps Save A Puppy From His Abuser

When a woman named Heather Frazer heard the cries of a puppy nearby, she knew that something wasn’t right, and desperately searched for the source of the sounds. The cries echoed near her home for weeks until one day, she was finally able to pinpoint the apartment they were coming from. Once she found the source, she called the police. Inside, they found a horrible scene: a Golden Retriever puppy had been beaten with an iron rod, and there were two other … Read more

Giving This To Your Lab Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your lab has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Jack Russell Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your jack russell has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Husky Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your husky has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Havanese Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your havanese has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Greyhound Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your greyhound has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Great Dane Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your great dane has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Golden Retriever Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your golden retriever has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your German Shepherd Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your german shepherd has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your French Bulldog Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your french bulldog has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more