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Dogs are fun-loving creatures, and they definitely know how to have fun. Even if they are not part of the game, they just wanna get in there and join! So even if the game is not exactly for dogs, they still find a way to participate. Just like that dog who ran into a field and stole the gloves of a girl playing softball! The dog in the video below also knows how to join in and have fun with … Read more
While the dog often gets the blame, there are two sides to every story when it comes to bite cases. Many children are not taught how to properly interact with a dog. Instead, the dog is expected to just “take” whatever treatment the child is giving, including tail pulls, hard pats and strangling hugs. Leah Hatley and Justine Schuurmans, owners of The Family Dog, are trying to change all that. Their company offers an online program geared toward families with children and … Read more
Living in the city doesn’t mean you can’t have a dog. In fact, the urban pup population has been growing steadily for years. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Laws, housing rules, noise (barking), work hours, and small spaces are just some of the things people have to consider before having a dog in the city. Then there’s the dog itself. While every dog has his own personality, some breeds cope better in big cities than others. If you are … Read more
Heartworm testing has become very routine in a veterinary clinic. There are in-house test kits and we can have results quickly. The American Heartworm Society (AHS) is a group that helps veterinarians make unified recommendations to promote eradication of this damaging parasite. AHS recommends at least once yearly testing. But when the veterinary staff member says there will be blood drawn for a heartworm test, do you really know what he/she means? What does a heartworm test really test for? … Read more
Service dogs are becoming more and more common, as we learn just how much dogs have to offer us in terms of helping us with day to day living. With all these service dogs appearing in every place imaginable, from planes to Disneyland, it means you and your children are going to be encountering them more frequently – do you know the proper things to do and not do? It is especially important to teach kids the proper “do’s and … Read more
When Jelena Simic Petrovic found and rescued a one-month-old Lab puppy from the side of the road, she had no idea that the pup would end up rescuing them. Petrovic, who lives in Serbia, is a professional photographer. When she brought home Mina, she started to take images of her and her son, Djordje. Mina and Djordje bonded instantly and became best friends. “Now I sometimes wonder who saved whom, because she has brought great joy and laughter into our … Read more
Dogs are often compared to wolves, especially in marketing campaigns for food companies and in dog training methodologies. But just how similar (or different) are the two? Dr. Jeremy Smith is a DVM from the Oak Knoll Animal Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnestota with 15 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, a Doctors of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota, and is a member of the Veterinary Hospitals … Read more
Every single dog on this Earth can be trained – no exceptions! That being said, there are certain dogs that are harder to train than others and, as a result, are often labeled as “stubborn.” As a dog trainer, I don’t actually like this word. Why? Because usually the dog is not stubborn, it’s just you as his owner/trainer haven’t figured out what motivates him yet or you haven’t learned how to communicate to him what you want. Many dogs … Read more
If you show your dog his favorite treat, how does he react? Mine would immediately go to begging mode, with eyes so wide focused on the treat, and with some saliva hanging out the side of his mouth. We understand that most dogs react that way to bacon, or sausages, or a piece of steak. But this Pug has a totally healthy choice when it comes to treats! This Pug named Toby loves broccoli! Check out the video below and … Read more
Gabi Stickler is an amateur photographer who lives in Germany. She has been taking photos for just year and half, for fun, as she explained to iHeartDogs.com. We can’t believe it! Her Golden Retriever, Mali is five years old and is often a subject in her images. She describes him as wonderful, loyal, and friendly. Autumn is one of her favorite seasons – she and her dog love to walk through the foggy woods. What inspires her? Stickler says she is … Read more
One of the most challenging trials that puppies have to face is conquering the stairs. The stairs can be really scary, especially if you are a small pup. The stairs may seem nothing to the big humans and those big dogs, but for a small pup, the stairs can be very intimidating. So puppies need some guidance and a little help to face their fears and conquer the scary stairs. Source: YouTube But the puppy in the video below is not … Read more
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is an organization that believes that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment from us, humans. They are on a mission to prevent animal cruelty all over the United States. Just recently, they were able to rescue 23 dogs from a dogfighting operation in North Carolina. Together with animal control police, they raided the place and were able to seize 23 Pit Bulls, and they also found dogfighting … Read more
Can you imagine how wonderful life would be if our dogs could live forever? Sometimes it seems like a cruel joke that our dogs live such short lives, and most of us will care for 5-10 dogs in our lifetime. Each one takes a huge piece of our hearts with them when they go. But thanks to scientific research, our dogs can now live longer than ever (and no, I’m not talking about cloning your dog). We now understand how … Read more
Imagine driving past this on the side of the road. Would you stop? As heartbreaking as it sounds, most kept driving. Animal Aid Unlimited, India Luckily, the Indian rescue group Animal Aid Unlimited drove past this pup. Initially they didn’t know what it was as it didn’t look anything like an animal they had ever seen. The dog was emaciated with severe mange and had collapsed on the side of the road. The dog was hairless and extremely skinny. Animal … Read more
In Florida, a dog is miraculously alive after being shot in the head as he was defending his home against a burglar. Anubis, a five-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, was all alone in the house when the burglary happened. When his owner, Chris Watson, got home from work at around 11 am, he discovered that his house has been burglarized. He immediately called for his dog Anubis, but he didn’t respond. When the police arrived, they found Anubis, hiding in the bedroom. … Read more
In Copley, Ohio, a kindhearted police officer has adopted a small dog after the owner attempted to break her neck, then threw her in a dumpster. The owner of the poor pup, a woman named Diamond Owens, told the police that the dog bit her boyfriend a couple of times, and that it was time for her to go. She wanted the dog euthanized, but she had no money to pay for it, so she tried to kill the dog, herself. She tried to break the … Read more
We’ve shared countless stories with you about unlikely animal relationships, but this one is accompanied by some of the most precious photos that you may have ever seen. Raccoons may look almost like tiny forest pandas, and even watching the way the walk is adorable. They simply love to eat–which you may have noticed if you live near a woodsy area and you’ve accidentally left some food out at night… like I do nightly with cat food. But our interactions … Read more
Everyone knows that dogs are very smart animals. They continue to amaze us with what they can do, what they can be taught, and also for what just comes naturally to them. For Rush, a lonely Pit Bull waiting to be adopted at a shelter in Kettering, Ohio, he has a very interesting routine that he does each and every day as he patiently waits for a family to adopt him. You see, dogs have a keen intellect, and despite … Read more
This little Dachshund has gotten hold of a carrot and he’s trying to escape outside with it! The thing is, he can’t seem to get out no matter how many times he tries and all because of his carrot. Will be be able to figure out how to make his great escape with his precious carrot? Personally, I’m rooting for this cute little doggy! I really hope he gets to figure it out soon although, I can watch him trying … Read more
Daisy the Maltese mix, loves driving her best bud and human brother Oliver in their car. It’s remote controlled and both these cute little ones can’t reach the pedal so mommy is the navigator. What’s so cute about it is that Daisy is the one steering! When Daisy steers it to the left, mom will correct it a little and steer to the right but watch Daisy steer it to the left again – just so darn cute!! As for … Read more
The first 24 hours is a critical time when it comes to finding your pet. After that, the chance of you finding your dog drops dramatically. Give yourself the best possible chance by doing these things as soon as you realize your dog is missing. #1 – Form a plan Take a moment to organize whoever is readily available to immediately start searching for your pet. It helps to be organized and ensures you don’t miss something. Keeping a … Read more
Yep, Halloween is right around the corner. But before you go thinking that Katy Perry ensemble of yours is one for the books…guess again. Your pup might be plotting the best way to give your celebrity costume a run for its money. Just ask the owners of these ten adorable canines emulating their star crush. And please––no autographs. Katy Perry: Who wore the cupcake bikini better––Katy or this blue-tressed pup? Tough call, but our biscuits are on this California Grrrl. (Photo source: Dog Halloween … Read more
Rescued from a dog fighting ring and placed into care at the San Bernardino animal shelter, Cruz suffered physical abuse and cruelty from human hands aside from his injuries owing to fighting violently with other dogs. Beyond the norm of neglect, this poor dog was in pretty bad shape, both physically and psychologically. As with other victims of abuse, even if Cruz fully recovers physically, we can’t be certain if he will ever recover psychologically from the cruelty inflicted on … Read more
When a man gets married, it’s only right that his best man is his very best friend. But in the case of Justin Lansford–a wounded veteran, his service dog is his best friend. So during their wedding day, his service dog was his best man…or shall we say, best dog? In 2012, Justin Lansford lost his leg in Afghanistan because of an Improvised Explosion Device (IED). When Justin returned home, he was paired with a service dog named Gabe to … Read more
Pocket (formerly known as Sox) is one of the 100 dogs who were rescued from a dog meat farm in Korea. Ever since he was a puppy, all that Pocket knew was the filthy metal cage that contained him and the other dogs around. Pocket didn’t know what a home was, he didn’t know what love was, he didn’t know what it was like to be cared for. Fortunately, some very kind people from Humane Society International rescued Pocket and … Read more
I don’t know about you, but when I hear the word “sorghum” I think about old-fashioned recipes and The South, sorghum on pancakes and lazy Sunday afternoons. Which is why I was so surprised to see a whole booth just for “sorghum” at a recent pet industry trade show. Why would I want my dog (or cat) to eat a food with a sugary syrup in it? My curiosity was peaked. Sorghum – the grain It turns out, that sorghum … Read more
On August 12, 2015, Last Wednesday, Ricochet surfed with 17 year old Savannah and 19 year old Bellamy Arterburn from Denver, Colorado. They both have the same terminal illness, Friedreich’s ataxia, a debilitating and degenerative neuro-muscular disorder with no treatment or cure. They traveled to San Diego to catch some waves with their favorite canine, as well as experience her paws-on healing. http://www.surfdogricochet.com http://www.curefa.org/whatis When they heard Ricochet is a SURFice dog® who surfs with people with disabilities, kids with special … Read more
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, the original Silicon Valley real estate startup founded in 1906, has been awarded the first-ever Companion Animal Champion Award by Adopt-a-Pet.com for helping find homes for more than 20,000 dogs in 2015. In February 2015, Coldwell Banker Real Estate joined forces with Adopt-a-Pet.com, the largest nonprofit pet adoption website in North America, to launch the “Homes for Dogs Project”, an initiative aimed at sharing resources to find homes for adoptable dogs. “We have been so honored to make … Read more
Carli Davidson is a professional photographer located in Portland, Oregon. She loves to photograph animals in general (even humans!) but appreciates true nature of pets. “I really appreciate that pets will always be honest in front of the camera, and they never put their own photos down,” she told iHeartDogs.com. Since pets keep her positive, she tries to work with them whenever she can. Over the last twenty years, she has worked with them as a caregiver, trainer, and classroom … Read more
We have seen dogs who are incredibly skilled at jump rope. There was even that dog who blew us away with his amazing double dutch jump rope skills. But have you ever seen a dog who’s patient enough to be the one to hold the rope so others can jump and play? Well you’re about to! Instead of showing off his jump rope skills, the dog in the video below is the one holding the rope for the kids to … Read more
Everyone meet Raj–a five-year-old blind Pit Bull who spent most of his life chained up. Raj used to have a family, but that family didn’t treat him well. The family also had two other dogs, and the three of them were chained up outside. Raj and the two other dogs were maltreated. They were even poisoned at one point, and only Raj survived. And when Raj’s family didn’t want him anymore, they gave him to a neighbor who then brought … Read more
When you first saw your dog, when you first laid eyes on him or when you first looked at his picture, was it love at first sight? Love at first sight–that’s exactly what this man named Joel Carpenter felt when he first saw Sadie’s photo. Sadie is a Collie-Husky mix pup who Joel found at PetFinder.com. And when Joel first saw Sadie’s photo, he immediately fell in love with her. But there’s just one problem: Sadie is in Minnesota and … Read more
Dogs are often seen as a source of tension between neighbors – excessive barking, loose dogs wandering into yards and getting into garbage, and of course, dog’s using neighbor’s yards as bathrooms or walkers not picking up after their dogs on the sidewalks. And, of course, there is also the breed issue. None of this sounds like a recipe for a good relationship. Yet, a study conducted by the University of Western Australia with a grant from the WALTHAM Centre … Read more
We are all used to running to the drug store to buy over the counter medications for ourselves before we call our doctor. Is the same tendency wise for your dog? Don’t forget that most dogs are not human size and animals have a very different way of metabolizing things. Medications that are tested safe for humans may not have been tested at all for other species. There are quirks about them that your vet will know. If you are … Read more
With National Disaster Preparedness Month (September) on the heels of the 10th anniversary of hurricane Katrina (which left over 600,000 animals stranded or dead), the ASPCA (American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) conducted a survey to see if pet owners are ready when disaster strikes. According to the ASPCA: A national poll conducted by Lake Research Partners and commissioned by the ASPCA revealed that more than one-third (35 percent) of cat and dog owners don’t have a disaster preparedness … Read more
Heidi Hardman, VP of A Forever Home Animal Rescue, a no-kill organization with 15 years experience rescuing, fostering and adopting out animals, went to the shelter last week to save a few lives. In her words: “I came upon Dex. I almost didn’t see him. There he was, this tiny black ball, all curled up on a filthy, wet concrete floor right against the gate door. I could smell Dex from three kennels away. He reeked of yeast infection, urine … Read more
It’s no secret that Pembroke Welsh Corgis know how to have some fun. Maybe it’s their quirky looks, herding background or feeling like a large breed inside a stubby-legged body – we’ll never know what exactly makes them so fun and goofy. The breed is quite popular, and becoming more so, partly due to its physical cuteness but mostly because of it’s fantastic temperament. Make no mistake, they’re not lazy dogs. They need a lot of mental and physical stimulation … Read more
A well-trained pup is a joy to be around. But teaching your dog new tricks takes a lot of motivation and work- on your part and hers. How do you convince a dog to do what you want her to do? One way is by using treats she finds irresistible. Most of the time, dogs will stick with what they know to do until something comes along to motivate them to change. That makes dogs a lot like people in … Read more
This just might be the most debated topic among dog trainers. Even those who are positive-reinforcement or “force-free” trainers, will debate whether food should be used and, if so, to what extent. And of course, those who do not use positive reinforcement have all sorts of reasons they believe you shouldn’t train your dog with food. I am here to tell you IT’S OKAY TO TRAIN WITH FOOD! And, I am not just going to tell you that, but I … Read more
This is just an incredible story. It’s incredible because many would have given up on Olive, after a few years. But not the amazing rescuers at Yonkers Animal Shelter. They told iHeartDogs.com: “We believe keeping our adoptable dogs alive no matter how long it take to get them home.” The shelter frequently has dogs that stay two or more years. Four years ago, however, they had 30 dogs that had been there 2+ years. Eager to find them homes, the … Read more
No dog, or any other animal for that matter, should ever have to suffer at the hands of a human being. It makes any compassionate person sad to hear of such cruelty, as animals (like small children) are defensive little beings that just want nothing to more than to give and receive love. Recently in Cottonwood, Alabama, 65 dogs were rescued from a site that was not-so-secretly hog-fighting their dogs. These dogs desperately needed medical attention and were incredibly malnourished, … Read more
Houston musical artist Arthur Yoria set out with WA2S Films to film a video to go along with the original song RUFF LIFE. RUFF LIFE is the closing credits song for Operation Houston, a documentary that is based on the homeless dog epidemic in Houston. When they found their location to shoot the video, they also found 3 stray dogs but only one was interested in them; the other two had run away. This pretty stray was small with a … Read more
Now that the weather is cooling off, it’s a great time to get out and go on more walks with your faithful four-legged friends. In Honor of National Walk Your Dog Week (Oct 4-11), we have a few tips to make sure you have a safe and pleasant walk with your dog. Looking for new places to hike and now sure what’s dog friendly? Check out BringFido.com. #1 – Use the right equipment Make sure your dog’s harness or collar … Read more
We’ve seen a lot of dogs and their trainers perform on stage. They do incredible tricks that would have the crowd cheering! But have you ever seen a little girl and a dog perform tricks on stage? Well, you’re about to! A cute four-year-old girl and her adorable puppy has the judges smiling and the crowd cheering with their performance at the Arabs Got Talent contest! Four-year-old Emma is wearing a green tutu and together with her tiny dog, puts … Read more
This is the story Timber. Timber is a Pit Bull mix, and he’s a survivor. He was shot in the head with a shotgun at point blank range. He was left for dead when a good samaritan found him and brought him to Unleashed Pet Rescue. It was totally unbelievable that he survived after what he had been through. It is still unknown who did the cruel act to poor Timber. But whoever did it, must have gotten close to … Read more
Dogs give the best welcome home greeting. And you know what can make that welcome home greeting even better? When there’s two of them greeting us, and one of them is a cute baby! In the video below, you will see a baby and a dog waiting for daddy to come home. And as soon as these two get a glimpse of their daddy, they just can’t contain their happiness and excitement! They squeal and jump for joy watching daddy … Read more
Last week, we posted a news article about a woman who is facing charges of animal cruelty because of her Facebook post asking for someone to shoot her dog. And yesterday, we posted news of another woman who is charged with animal cruelty after posting on Facebook that she’s been shooting her dog with a BB gun and a taser. And now, yet another woman is facing charges of animal cruelty! In Salisbury North Carolina, a 25-year-old woman named Kimberly … Read more
K-9 Kraving Dog Food has announced a voluntary recall of their Chicken Patties Dog Food because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. K-9 Kraving Dog Food became aware of a potential issue after receiving notification from the FDA that a routine surveillance sample of Chicken Patties tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date. Even though no illnesses have been reported, consumers should follow the Safe Handling Instructions printed on the K-9 Kraving Dog Food package … Read more
French Bulldogs are considered to be one of the laziest dog breeds. These little dogs may not look menacing, and they may not have the perfect “guard dog” look, but one Frenchie is proving to everyone not to underestimate their breed! The brave Frenchie in the video below showed that he can be as fierce and feisty as any guard dog! This little cutie scared away not just one, but two bear cubs who was trespassing on his property! He … Read more
Edina and Caki are two kindhearted people that live in Sarajevo, Bosnia, who spend much of their time rescuing animals. This team will go to great lengths to ensure the safety and happiness of others, even putting themselves in danger for standing up for what is right. Sometimes referred to as the “Angel of Sarajevo,” this woman dedicates her life to helping animals in need of loving homes. via Care2.com As they were driving along the highway, they noticed a … Read more
Adopt, don’t shop! We’ve always encouraged dog lovers everywhere to adopt the dogs in the shelter instead of buying at the breeders. That way, we give those poor homeless dogs a chance of having a loving, forever home. However, some senior dogs get overlooked. Some people would rather adopt puppies, so the elderly dogs have lesser chance of getting adopted. But you should know that senior dogs are just as amazing as those energetic pups! And they’re just as cute … Read more
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