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Ask A Dog Trainer: How Do I Get My Puppy Used To Grooming?

It may not be something you are thinking about when you first bring your furry little bundle of joy home. After all, puppies don’t (usually) need a bath or nail trim right away, or even their teeth brushed. However, if you start young, grooming can become a quick, painless activity, that some dogs even come to enjoy. But, you need to work on it often (every day for just a minute or two is best!) and you have to be … Read more

Woman Decides To Sell Her Apartment To Pay For Her Dog’s Medical Expenses

How much do you love your dog? If your dog got sick, would you give up everything just so that he/she could be treated? Well, that’s exactly what this woman named Tanja Jankovic did. Tanja Jankovic is a 35-year-old Serbian woman who decided to sell her apartment and all her material possessions to pay for her dog’s operation and medications.   Her dog Leo has aortic valve stenosis, which is the narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve, and it’s a … Read more

Cartoonist’s Renderings Of Dogs Will Have You ROFL

The amount of talent in this one family is just ridiculous. Did you see the shoe dog series that went viral, done by Butch McCartney? (if not, go here!) Well, in our interview, Butch told iHeartDogs.com that he got his start by helping his dad, Mike McCartney. Naturally, I had to look up his work too. And boy was I glad I did! While his son’s talents lay in photographing real dogs in funny and heartwarming poses, Mike is a … Read more

Former Lab Experiment Dog Is Looking For The Life He Deserves In A Loving Home

The Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) is a service of Animal Rescue, Media & Education (ARME) that began in 2010. Their mission is to help the Beagles who are used in laboratories for animal experiments by rescuing them and finding them a loving, forever home. In August 2015, BFP received a phone call about a Husky who was found wandering the streets by the Seal Beach Animal Care Center. His name is Nate, and he’s a purebred Husky. When the center … Read more

You Will Never Guess The Magic Word That Gets This Lazy Dog Out Of Bed!

Like humans, there are things that gets our dogs excited. Most dogs get really excited when they see food. Like that Corgi who dances around when his human is preparing his dinner! Other dogs get excited when their humans say the word “WALK”. Just like that Boxer who couldn’t contain his excitement and jumped around when he heard his human say “WALK” Now this Bulldog named Maverick is a lazy one. He loves to eat and he loves to sleep. … Read more

Survey Shows Pet Owners Split On Dressing Up Pets – We Want YOUR Opinion!

Every year the subject comes up: Should we dress up our pets on Halloween? Best Friends Animal Society, the only national animal welfare organization focused exclusively on ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters.  asked their followers this question and over 6,000 animal lovers responded. So what did they find? 48.3% say NO WAY 51.7% say YES Other findings: Women are more inclined to dress up their pets. The guys not so much. The younger you are, … Read more

Dog Is Determined To Speak Husky To His Friends On The Computer

Meet Chester, the English bulldog who, while watching a youtube video of two huskies howling, started howling back. It seems like Chester understood what the two huskies were saying and so he made howling sounds as if to communicate with them too. Funny how some breeds can mimic the sound of other breeds. I think dogs can communicate by the various sounds they make. A growl is for anger and howling is hunger and barking is to call attention. Hmmm…is … Read more

This Dog Has A Peculiar Way To Get His Human’s Attention

How does your dog get your attention? Most dogs get their owners’ attention by barking and/or jumping around. They also let out this cute little cry together with their bark. Or if their humans are asleep, they’d try to wake them up by jumping on them and showering them with licks and kisses till they get up. But this cute little doggy has a weird way of waking his human up. In the video, you’ll see that his human is … Read more

Online Company Is Turning Shipping Boxes Into Homes For Street Animals

Shopping online just keeps growing in popularity. But that also means boxes. Lots and lots and LOTS of boxes. What do you do with your boxes? I know I have a huge pile in my garage…for when I move someday perhaps? Or they get taken to the recycling, which is great. But, what if the box your goods came in was something more?   N11.com is a an online retailer based in Turkey who contributes to the e-trade sector with … Read more

This Is No Trick! Adorable Pumpkin Pups Looking For A Good Home!

Seven Chihuahua mix puppies were recently abandoned in a large gray Tupperware container. A woman dropped them off at 2nd Chance Rescue in Norco, California. She claimed to have found them, but based only their disposition and level of cleanliness, the rescue believes the woman tried to care for them herself, but that they became too much work. Two of these cuties have already found their home, but 5 of them are still waiting for forever homes. As a way to … Read more

Dog Won’t Get In His Travel Crate Unless His Big Stuffed Teddy Bear Comes Along

Looks like doggy’s going on a trip and he sure wants to bring his teddy bear along with him. The problem is, teddy is a tad too big for his small travel crate! Now what’s a dog to do?? No worries, this is one smart little pup! He doesn’t care how small his crate is either; the important thing is that his teddy bear goes with him pronto and he will do all possible to ensure that his bear fits … Read more

Silly Puppy Will Not Be Duped By The Cold Water In His Drinking Bowl

The exhilaration of discovering something new is what makes our day wonderful. Check out Ollie’s first experience! Drinking cold water had him dumbfounded because it looked the same and smelled the same but when he started drinking it, the cold sensation was new. The dog’s reaction of wonder, confusion and amazement all rolled into one had Ollie running around as he was trying to satisfy his thirst but could not understand why this bowl of water was so cold! If … Read more

Man And His Dog Share A Shirt To Make Us Smile!

We’ve seen a couple of videos of those half-man, half-dog creatures either playing music and eating food. But the two videos we have for you below will surely crack you up. Gregory Baskwell is a dog owner who is well-known for his Vines with his rescue dog–Finley. This awesome duo have made the cutest, most hysterical video clips ever! And those funny photos and video clips have made them famous all over the internet! They even have over 32,000 followers … Read more

HELP! Twice Returned Dog Is Just Waiting To Find Her Happily Ever After

When a dog gets adopted, rescuers rejoice – after all, that dog finally has her happily ever after, right? But in the case of poor Sasha, that was not to be. Sasha, a four-year-old petite pitty, waited for two years at the Second Chance NYC Dogs rescue to find a family. When she did, the rescue was confident it was the perfect fit. Then a nightmare happened: the woman who adopted her became a hoarder. According to a post Cecelia … Read more

Dog Photobombs A Couple’s Engagement Photo And It’s Totally Hilarious!

For us dog lovers, we always want our dogs to be part of every special occasion we celebrate. May it be Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a birthday. And one of the most significant celebrations we definitely want our dogs to be a part of is our wedding. Dog lovers absolutely love having their dogs participate in the marriage proposal, in the engagement shoot, and also in the wedding. But dogs can be “misbehave” at times, so some things may not go … Read more

Shelter Dog Who Asks For Belly Rubs Every Day Finally Gets Adopted

A former shelter dog finally gets adopted after a video of him went viral in the internet. Duke the Pit Bull mix, previously known as Earl, would ask for belly rubs from shelter employees when they check on him every morning. He would lay on his back, with his paws up in the air, wags his tail, and begs to get some belly rubs. It was obvious that Duke was desperate to get some love and affection. A volunteer at … Read more

Ditched For New Carpet, This Sweet Dog Is Looking For A Loving Home

Do you have room in your heart for just one more? This sweet dog has done nothing wrong. He was dumped at a shelter because he former “owner” didn’t want him “dirtying” the new white carpet…. Seriously, what is wrong with people? Most of us “dog people” would have put in hard floors or a dark carpet, to accommodate our dogs, am I right? But not this person, who after a divorce in which he got the dog, decided his … Read more

Deaf Girl Finds A Friend With Her Rescue Dog–And Proves That True Bonds Don’t Need To Be Spoken

For Baxter, he had a really rough start in life. At less than a year old, he was abandoned, ending up at animal control before being dropped off at Animal Humane New Mexico. He was terrified, and the shelter life proved difficult for him as he cowered in fear. “Baxter was completely non-responsive, as he had learned to shut down rather than deal with the stimulations that were depleting his personality,” Sam Blankenship, the adoptions director at Animal Humane New … Read more

17 Tattoos That Prove You Really, Really Love Dogs

We all love our dogs. But some take that love to the next level and get a permanent symbol of that love in the form of a tattoo. And there are some crazy cool ones out there, including ones of your own dog, remembrance Tats and, of course, favorite dog cartoons. Here are 15 of our favorite dog tattoos that prove you really love dogs. Do you have a dog-themed tattoo? Share a picture with us in the comments! #1 … Read more

Celebrity Dogs Who Use Their Fame To Do Good

Thanks to the internet, dogs can be famous more easily than ever. Sure, Pal (who played Lassie) had fans, but he didn’t have his own Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts with hundreds of thousands of avid fans world-wide. We are also pretty sure he never did country-wide tours like Manny the Frenchie just completed. Even better, the new era of “celeb dogs” are using their fame to not just get extra treats and a bigger dog house, but many of … Read more

Is Your Great Dane Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Great Dane, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing … Read more

Is Your Boxer Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Boxer, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing his … Read more

Is Your Lab Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Lab, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing his … Read more

Is Your German Shepherd Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your German Shepherd, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing … Read more

Is Your Dog Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of canine joint pain, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing his favorite ball. … Read more

Canine Arthritis Can Be A Big Pain. Here’s A Big Solution.

Do you remember when you first brought your new friend home? So full of life, your new addition was bounding around like…a puppy. But as years pass, we all slow down a little, and your companion is no different. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing his favorite ball. This could be a sign … Read more

UPDATE: Lonely Foster Dog Who Clung To His Bucket For Comfort Has Been Adopted!

UPDATE: Who could forget Slim, the lonely Pittie who was left at a shelter with a bucket as his only friend? We published the heartbreaking story last October and wanted to know how he was doing. Well we’re happy to say that this sweetheart has experienced the BEST kind of “failure” that there is–foster failure! Slim was discovered on the Rescue Me Ohio page–which posts about shelter dogs in need–by the Forget Me Not Animal Rescue. Luckily, the rescue was able to bring him to safety and … Read more

Sleepy Dog And His Kitten Posse Enjoy Nap Time Together–In The Exact Same Position!

Looking for your daily dose of cuteness? Well, you’ve landed to the right page because we have just the most adorable video for you! Some dogs and cats may not get along, but when they grow up together, they can become the best of friends. So it’s best to socialize them when they’re younger. Just like the cute gang in the video below. This cute pup and her three little kitten buddies are so close that they even sleep together–in … Read more

Dog Obeys Traffic Rules And Crosses The Road Better Than Humans

Even though dogs can’t see colors like we do, the dog in the video below has somehow figured out when to cross the street by watching the traffic light. In the video, you can see a dog and two ladies about to cross the street. You can also clearly see that the pedestrian crossing light is still red. However, these two ladies chose to ignore the light, and crossed the street anyway. But unlike the ladies who didn’t obey the … Read more

When This Guy’s Dog Refused To Go For A Walk, He Devised A Clever Plan

Some dogs are active – they’re the ones who are eager to go for a walk or go outside and play almost every minute of their lives. But then there are some dogs who are just plain lazy – the ones who would prefer to just stay at home and nap on the couch. These couch potatoes just love to spend their day napping and lounging around. But regardless if your dog is active or not, he still needs some … Read more

BREAKING NEWS RECALL ALERT – Voluntary Recall Of Good N Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks Dog Treats EXPANDED Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

Salix Animal Health, LLC of Deerfield, FL is voluntarily expanding its recall of “Good ‘n’ Fun – Beefhide Chicken Sticks” because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Sampling conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Salmonella in an additional lot of this product. In an abundance of caution, Salix Animal Health is expanding its original recall to include the tested lot and others made around the same timeframe. This affects Good ‘n’ Fun – Beefhide Chicken Sticks … Read more

Man Stops Everything To Rescue Dog Bound With Tape–With A Message To Those Who Did It!

If you are reading this right now, then one thing is for certain. We know you love dogs! And in our love for the canine kind, we would never, EVER do anything to hurt them. And chances are, do anything in our power to save one if we know they needed our help. Carl Allen and his friend were driving down the road in Denver, Colorado when Carl suddenly slammed the breaks. He saw an image in front of him … Read more

No Kill Shelter Makes A Music Video To Encourage People To Spay & Neuter – And Yes, It’s Awesome.

Hundreds and thousands of pets are in shelters right now because some owners are not responsible enough to have their pets spayed or neutered. These homeless pets end up neglected, abandoned, and left homeless. And because of the growing number of homeless pets in shelters, some unfortunate ones don’t get a chance to have a loving home and end up getting euthanized. So Paws Atlanta–a no-kill animal shelter, made this music video encouraging people to take care of their dogs … Read more

Preparing Your Home for The Holidays – Tips on Cleaning with Dogs

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. As the festive season approaches, bringing with it the promise of joy, celebration, and family gatherings, dog parents face the unique challenge of preparing their homes for the holidays while ensuring the safety and comfort of their furry family members. This article aims to guide dog parents through preparations for the bustling holiday season, offering a comprehensive … Read more

When They Told Their Dog To “Come”, They Didn’t Expect This!

This Shiba Inu dog is not really feeling it today and so decided to hitch a ride on tortoise! Here you see him looking around and balancing on top of the tortoise. He must be looking for the Hare who lost the race to the slow and steady Tortoise in the children’s storybook. This Shiba Inu wanted to show off to Hare that anything is possible if you just use your smarts! This adorable dog is really enjoying the ride … Read more

Grateful Dog Rescued From The Meat Trade Reaches Down And Shakes The Hand of His Rescuer

A powerful image came out from the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China, showing a volunteer shaking the hand of a rescued dog. A truck filled with dogs en route to Yulin Festival was intercepted by volunteers from animal rescue groups in China who were working with China Animal Protection Power and Humane Society International. Some traditions that are harmful towards animals are now coming under scrutiny and we see a greater effort now to reverse the tragedy. The volunteers … Read more

11 Reasons Dogs Are Just As Good As (Or Better Than) People

Dogs or humans, dogs or humans? Hmm…it’s a toss up. Just kidding. Dogs win every time. 1. Your dog and your human bff have seen you at your best and your worst (for instance they will never, ever,  judge you when you experiment with hairstyles). https://instagram.com/p/2V1atJthGD/?tagged=doghairdo 2. Like the best friend you’ve known forever, it doesn’t take much to make your pup happy… https://instagram.com/p/1_Xuelv7oB/?tagged=loungedog 3. …because any time with you is time well spent, whether it’s enjoying a scenic stroll, going for a … Read more

Who Won Our Pit Bull Halloween Costume Contest? Find Out NOW!

Pit bulls seem to love to wear clothes and that include costumes! We had many entries in our first Pit Bull Halloween Costume Contest and choosing a winner was difficult! But these pups made the final cut with their adorable costumes, some even made by the owner’s! Halloween is still a week away, so if you are still thinking about a costume, these adoraBULL pitties may give you some inspiration. The Winner will receive two sweaters from the beautiful Kathy … Read more

Just Two Dogs Having A Romantic Date At The Park–#RelationshipGoals!

Are you feeling a little bit down today? Well all you need is love–and who can demonstrate true love more than dogs do? So here’s a little moment of sweetness to make you smile today. This video may be short, but it’s definitely the sweetest. It’s one of the most precious and most adorable we have ever seen! These two dogs are having a romantic date at the park. These two are not just sitting at the bench side by … Read more

BEWARE! These Dogs Can’t Hold Their Lickers!

Ever given a dog peanut butter? If so, then you have seen the cuteness that ensues as the dog licks and lick, trying to eat the sticky delicious treat. That exact occurrence is what lead internationally recognized animal photographer Ty Foster, to his new book, LICK (published by KNOCK KNOCK in Venice, California). “The inspiration for LICK came out of nowhere while working on a job for a client,” Foster told iHeartDogs.com “By pure coincidence I grabbed peanut butter from … Read more

Auctioned Dogs Get A Chance At A Real Life Thanks To A Celebrity Dog

Ever heard of a dog auction? According to the Prisoners of Greed website, they happen every spring and summer throughout the Midwest of the United States. Sometimes, it’s what they call a dispersal auction, where a breeder is going out of business. Others are “consignment auctions,” where breeders can sell unwanted dogs (old, no longer producing, sick, etc.) to get money to buy more. The Prisoners of Greed site describes the typical auction as thus: “The auctions are horrifying experiences. … Read more

HEARTBREAKING: Loyal Dog Refuses To Leave The Area Where His Owner Died

There’s no creature in this earth more loyal than a dog. In Jacksonville Florida, a dog was found lying down and waiting at the very spot where his owner died. The dog named Paco, lost his owner, 42-year-old Kelly Black, when she was hit and dragged to death by a large vehicle. Kelly was walking Paco when the accident happened. While his owner lied lifeless on the ground, Paco stayed beside her. Even during and after Kelly’s body was taken … Read more

Watch As This Dog Takes On The Role Of Mama And Rocks The Cradle!

“Rock-a-bye baby, in the treetop” are the lyrics of the lullaby that we all grew up listening to, and as we become parents,  perhaps we will sing the same lullaby to our own babies. Whatever our situation, if there’s a baby in the home, we all share in the care, and that also includes our pets. They see how we care for our baby, and some dogs even do their share in the care-giving. Take a look at the dog in the … Read more

11 Heroic Pit Bulls We Love

 Pit bulls: they have been called aggressive, dangerous, or even killers thanks to the people who raise and train them to do awful things like fight. However those who have been around the breed know that they are intelligent, loving, and loyal partners, often performing heroic deeds. The following dogs are rescues who, despite being terribly abused, are still amazingly sweet natured. In honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Day (October 24), we are highlighting just a handful of the amazing heroic … Read more

Dogs Lend Their Keen Sense Of Smell To Detect Cancer–Incredible!

Hope springs eternal in the fight against the Big C! At the University of Pennsylvania Vet Working Dog Center, Mcbain, an English Springer Spaniel is shown successfully detecting ovarian cancer from blood samples on the metal wheel. The dog’s keen sense of smell can be used in the fight against cancer and we can learn from this to find a breakthrough and beat cancer. Dogs are truly our best friends, and here is a fine example of humans and dogs working … Read more

Cue The Star Wars Theme, This Dog Sounds Just Like A Wookie!

Dogs can make very strange noises. And they can sound really funny sometimes, especially when they don’t sound like dogs at all and sound like a completely different animal–like that dog who sounds just like a duck! The Bulldog in the video below makes funny sounds too. This fella sounds just like a Wookie! No kidding! If you close your eyes and listen to this cutie, you’d think it’s Chewbacca making that sound! I gotta say, this dog is in … Read more

National Geogaphic Explorers Found & Saved An Abandoned Puppy In One Of Their Expeditions

 Cedar Wright and his partner Alex Honnold are adventurous explorers for National Geographic. These two are gluttons for punishment and explorations, and they call their explorations–Sufferfest. During one of their Sufferfests, they unexpectedly found something in the desert–an abandoned little pup. For three weeks they traveled 800 miles on their bikes and they also climbed 45 of the most iconic towers in the American Southwest. They got off their bikes, and pulled off the side of the road to take … Read more

Man Travels The US With His Dog So They Can Experience Life Together

Dwayne Parton was a man living what he called a “good, normal life” but “it didn’t feel right.” There was no passion in anything he was doing, he explained to iHeartDogs.com. He felt like he was waiting to live. Then he hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in 2014 and went on a extended road trip with a friend after that. He told iHeartDogs.com: “It was during those times I felt like I was really alive. There were pieces of who … Read more

Puppy Experiences Rain For The First Time And Is Seriously Confused

When you were just a kid, have you ever asked your parents where the rain comes from? Well kids are naturally curious. They have all these new things around them, and every little thing is a thing of wonder to them. There’s just so much to know and so much to explore. And it’s not just kids who are curious and adventurous–puppies are like that too. So when this adorable English Bulldog puppy named Shelby experienced rain for the first … Read more

Rescue Dog Once Abandoned Finds His True Calling – Taking These Hilarious Photos

 Last October, a somewhat funny looking, two-year-old hound mix was found tied up outside a rescue group. Diane Warren and her husband decided to take him home and, naturally, wanted to share pictures of their new best friend with their friends on Facebook. After taking the pictures, Diane noticed something special about Teddy’s photographs. “My friends and I noticed how he always had a different expression and how comical he was,” she told iHeartDogs.com. “Oh, he works for the camera … Read more