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It’s a ruff life being a dog and sometimes you just need a minute to relax. Rejuvenate. Get some beauty sleep. Whether you’re an apartment dwelling couch potato or a nationally competing canine athlete, there are difficult decisions and rules. Don’t eat the cat, don’t poop here, don’t pee there – when can a pooch catch a break? Sometimes it gets to be a little too much and dogs just need to sleep. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 … Read more
Hope For Paws, a non-profit animal rescue organization, has once again saved another life. This time, they rescued a homeless sick dog who has been living under cars for seven months. Hope for Paws received a call about a homeless dog who needs rescuing. The poor thing has been living in a parking lot for several months. When the people from Hope for Paws went to the area, they spotted the dog resting under a car. They tried to gain … Read more
Our constant companions; our partners in crime; defender; protector; love of our lives and theirs! Dogs, no matter how old they are, are all that and they begin to mean more to us the older they get. For all the years that they have been with us, time spent together become more precious as time goes by. The bond and love we have for one another grow stronger, tighter. We are so lucky to have these silly dogs who will … Read more
Talk about having the patience of Job, I think Boxers have that when it comes to dealing with babies. They really are brilliant; super patient and comfortable with them! Just like Nikki the Boxer here taking care of and allowing baby Kai to use her as a pillow. Mom didn’t want her kissing Kai yet and that’s okay with Nikki. Maybe later on, she will allow her to kiss Kai when he’s a little older. For now, being his pillow … Read more
We find it really amazing that dogs are helping other animals. Take for example, that dog who is saving honeybees against damaging bacteria in beehives. Together with her owner, Klinker the dog inspects around a thousand honeybee colonies in a day for the contagious and lethal bacteria. Now here’s another dog who is saving animals, this time it’s against poachers! Meet Diego, a dog who is on a mission to protect Rhinos against poachers. Diego the anti-poaching dog can run … Read more
What’s your dog’s favorite form of exercise? Most dogs love to go for walks. Whenever they see their humans holding their lead, or even if they just hear the word WALK, they immediately get excited. However some owners have thought of a more creative way of giving their dog some exercise. Like that human who brought a remote control toy car in the dog park and let the dogs chase after it! The dog in the video below has an … Read more
Does your Dog love to hug? Share your picture in the comments! #1 – Don’t ever EVER leave me again! #2 – Best Buds #3 – You complete me #4 – I just met you, and I love you! #5 – I’m ready hooman for my hug. Resistance is futile. #6 – Blissful moment #7 – “Bear Hug” #8 – You’re my favorite hooman #9 – I missed you. I was gone two seconds. Doesn’t matter. I missed you. #10 – Best. Napping. Position. Ever #11 … Read more
Extra-large dog breeds are known for being gentle giants and Sully the Saint Bernard certainly proves that to us. This is the sweetest video of how affectionate and loving giant breeds can be. In fact, Sully wants to snuggle so much he won’t let his dad get off the bed! He insists that right now is the perfect time for some cuddly bonding, even if his human thinks he has better things to do. Sully’s dad had just come home … Read more
We love our dogs so much to the point of spoiling them. We do our best to keep them comfortable and give them everything they need. Sometimes, we just can’t resist and give them what they want–especially when they beg us for food when they see us eating. Giving them a little piece won’t hurt. But too much can be harmful to their health, because an obese dog is an unhealthy dog. Obesity is what Vincent the Dachshund is fighting … Read more
Just lie down and relax, Mac. I’ll be giving you a deep tissue massage. It’s what’s best for pulled muscles. You really should be more careful next time you run after those dumb bullies. I could’ve stayed up in the tree yesterday, you know and wait for them to go home. They were bound to get tired of waiting for me to fall off. As if that’s gonna happen! Joe, you’re my best friend and everyone has to go through … Read more
So you think I’m lazy, eh? Well that’s your opinion, Buddy! I’ve played this game of Tug enough to know the best strategy for winning it and have spent hours testing out my theories and game plan and I’ve finally discovered the best and most winnable method! Watch and learn, Grasshoppa! What did I tell ya? Everyone gives up when I employ this method. They get tired and worn out from pulling me while I just lie down without doing … Read more
“Freedom at last!” We’re pretty sure that’s exactly what this dog exclaimed when he finally got to run around in an off-leash park! This cutie just couldn’t control the excitement he felt when his human brought him to a park where he can freely roam and run around! No leashes here–so he gets to enjoy all kinds of fun without someone tugging on him! Imagine all the possibilities! Yipee! He’s so happy he runs and spins around like crazy! Watch … Read more
Does your dog get jealous easily? Some dogs don’t like it when their humans cuddle or show affection to someone else. Some dogs get jealous of other dogs, and some even get jealous of other humans. These jealous dogs just want all the attention to themselves, so don’t you dare take the limelight away from them! The dog in the video below is one of those jealous dogs. Her name is Holly. When Holly sees Dad cuddling with her sibling, … Read more
How high can your dog jump? Some dogs can jump pretty high, but the dog in the video below is a champion at jumping! That’s because she can jump up four meter walls! Everyone, meet Antara–the canine catapult from Mexico! Antara is the grand champion in vertical wall climbing. That makes her the best in climbing walls, and even trees! And we bet she’s pretty good in parkour too! Antara is a three-year-old American Pit Bull who has been trained … Read more
Maggie is a whippet-cross in the United Kingdom, who after 11 years, is still searching for a forever home. When Maggie was just one year old, she was abandoned by her previous family, who claimed that they could no longer take care of her. She was then taken in by the staff at the Serendipity Kennels in Cellarhead. For so long, they have been trying to match Maggie with a family so she can be adopted. Years have passed by, … Read more
Family means never leaving anyone behind. That is why we always bring our dogs when we move to another house. That is because we consider dogs not as pets, but as family members. And that is also why Donald Harris refused to leave his dog behind when he was asked to evacuate New Orleans due to hurricane Katrina. Donald sees his dog, Theory, as his family; and he couldn’t just leave him behind. He proved his love for his dog … Read more
Stop getting all the toys Faye, they aren’t all yours, you know! They are so mine! No they’re not so give it here. No! I said, give it here cos you have the other one, anyways! No! Hey, stop pulling. HEY, this IS fun! Let’s do it again, Nikai! Well, I’m sure glad Nikai and Faye are finally getting along and enjoying their game of tag. Of course, Faye being the elder one by a few weeks, can be rather … Read more
Good little tyke, so helpful too! Here he is helping mommy feed the dogs. Look at him climb up the dogs’ food bin just to get food and feed them. Why, there is no stopping this energetic toddler! 😀 With all that he’s doing, this cutie pie thinks he deserves the same treat that he gives them so he decided to taste one but oh my, I guess Liver doesn’t taste that great does it, young man? Oh no matter, … Read more
NYC Fashion Week is coming up (Sept 10-17) and in celebration we have rounded up some haute dawg couture – these pups are fashionistas to the max! They just might even have better fashion sense than the pros at NYC. Do you have a four-legged fashionista or fashionister? Share your pups in their best duds in the comments! #1 – iHeartNerds sebastianloveslunaBack to school, as you can tell we are thrilled! Both back to obedience school after dropping out for … Read more
If somebody steals your property, you’d be mad right? And if a parking slot is reserved for you, then somebody parks on it without your permission, that would surely get in your nerves too, correct? Well, that’s how the Bulldog in the video below feels! This Bulldog is throwing a tantrum because another dog has stolen his bed! He loves his bed because not only is it comfy, it’s close to the window too–so he gets enough sunlight when he … Read more
Sure we’ve heard of doggy musicians before; coz hey, it’s not just humans who are endowed with musical talents. In fact, there are many dogs out there who share the love for music with us, like that soulful Beagle who plays the piano and passionately sings along as he plays. But every musical prodigy has to start somewhere. And this pup is already showing his love for music at an early age. He starts by learning to play the keyboard … Read more
It’s so exciting to see your baby take his first few steps. Seeing that is such a joyful moment for both parents and grandparents. And thanks to video cameras, we get to capture that moment and watch it over and over again. However, this baby’s first steps was interrupted by something so hysterical and just amazingly epic! In the video below, the baby’s grandmother was recording a video of her beloved granddaughter taking her first steps. A few seconds in, … Read more
In Portland Oregon, a man became a dog’s best friend (or shall we say guardian angel!) when he caught the dog after it fell from a 14-story building. The dog is a five-year-old Bichon Frise named Mordy. The hero, Ted Nelson, is a resident of an apartment across the street. Mr. Nelson saw Mordy from his window. Mordy was able to squeeze himself through the railing on the balcony, and ended up perched on a small ledge. Mr. Nelson recalls … Read more
Wouldn’t it be great if your dog obeyed your every command? Studies show the average dog is quite intelligent and understands a vocabulary comparable to a two-year-old human. So if your dog understands what you want him to do, why doesn’t he do it? The answer may be lack of proper motivation. Dogs, like humans, are motivated to take action for two basic reasons: to earn a reward, or to avoid a punishment. Dog experts have determined that dogs respond … Read more
We all know the Type B personalities: easy-going, steady workers and low-drive. The same can be said for Type B dogs. If you’re looking for an even-tempered, fun-loving but non-competitive breed to share your home with, consider checking out the breeds in this list. They make excellent family companions and do just fine with training, but they may not be the advanced competition winners or hard workers that the Type A breeds are. #1 – Labrador Retriever There’s a reason … Read more
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in humans is characterized by repetitive thoughts and behaviors that cause stress. The thoughts are the obsessions and the behaviors are the compulsions. The thoughts are often unreasonable and the compulsions interfere with one’s normal life. The cause for people is believed to be multi-factorial and new advances are being made. Because dogs’ thoughts are difficult to define, the canine version of this disorder is simply referred to as Canine Compulsive Disorder (CCD). CCD has been … Read more
So you’re a grown-up with kids of your own. Don’t tell us you didn’t tear up when Pongo was reunited with his puppies. Or that you don’t quote Dug from Disney and Pixars Up! On a daily basis. It’s okay though, we love these on-screen pups with larger-than-life personalities too. With the “dog days” of summer upon us, and just ahead of National Dog Day (Aug. 26), E-Score couldn’t help but honor our most popular pets in the eyes of TV viewers … Read more
The truth is that heartworm disease is a very serious disease that is better prevented than treated. There is only one drug that is approved to kill adult heartworms and it is called Immiticide™ (melarsomine). Immiticide™ is a patented medication. It is expensive and difficult to manufacture. There are frequently shortages. It stands to reason that a drug that is patented, difficult to manufacture and in short supply will be expensive no matter who you are. There is nothing that … Read more
If you are looking to take your best friend with you on your next outing, then be sure add these dog-friendly stores and restaurants to your “errands” list. It’s always a good idea to call ahead, however, as most of these chains have a “store’s discretion” clause, meaning some stores may allow pets and some may not. Something to note: Lowes is no longer dog friendly! Do you know of another dog friendly store or restaurant? Tell us in the comments! #1 … Read more
Lily was rescued by the Humane Society of The United States Animal Rescue Team (HSUS) from a puppy mill in Rutherford County, North Carolina. She was one of more than 50 dogs including English bulldog, Yorkie, Cocker spaniel, French bulldog and Shih Zu breeds living in poor conditions and in need of medical care. In the middle of all of it was this little French bulldog with a bad eye – it had actually rotted in the socket. It was removed, … Read more
Did you know that in some states, it’s illegal to feed the stray and abandoned dogs that plight the city? They consider them “nuisances” and they fall under the same laws as feeding wildlife. So, instead of taking responsibility for something human beings have created (stray dog problems) they are turning their backs on them. Fortunately, there are groups out there that don’t care what the law says, and is taking care of these homeless dogs as best they can. … Read more
It’s a natural human thing to do – point. While in some cultures it’s considered rude, most of us do it without thinking. And that includes while training our dogs. How often do we point at something expecting our dog to go pick it up? Or point at something while yelling at our dogs, assuming he knows that when we point to something and yell, it means he shouldn’t have chewed it, like a shoe, or he shouldn’t have gone … Read more
Dogs can truly amaze us with the many things that they can do. Many dogs can be taught basic tricks, but their sixth sense for situations gone awry can leave us astounded. In Thailand, one sweet little dog named Pui gave his owner the shock of a lifetime, when he fetched a strange white bag from a dumpsite. Pui carried the bag to his owner, only for them to gasp when they opened it to see what was inside: a … Read more
We’ve seen a couple of videos of dogs failing to do things–like that hilarious video compilation of dog fetch fails! Even if they do fail at doing certain tasks, I’m sure we can all agree that they never fail to make us laugh! Now here’s another funny dog fail compilation for you to enjoy! I’m pretty sure you’ve seen some of the videos included in this compilation. But they still made me laugh! My favorite was the French Bulldog who … Read more
Oh my Snickles, how you’ve grown from the last time I saw you! Who would ever think you’d get to be this big when the kids found you in a box, abandoned in that street off Main Avenue! Let Grandma sit down, dearie. It’s a long walk for an old lady like me to get to the living room. Oh look at you, so sweet and loving; showering me with kisses! It’s one of the reasons why I love visiting … Read more
Most of us pet parents take a lot of pictures of our own dogs, so just imagine how many a professional photographer takes?! Amanda Jones was reviewing images of her Dachshund Lily that she had taken over the 15 years of her life, and realized it was very moving. So, she started calling up old clients whose puppies she had photographed, and asked them if she could take pictures of them, now in their golden years. “I worked on … Read more
Sung Girtle adopted a dog who was rescued in one of Korea’s dog meat farms. When Humane Society International helped a farmer to switch to agriculture farming instead of dog meat farming, they were able to rescue 57 dogs. One of those dogs is the dog that Sung Girtle adopted. In the video below, Sung took a trip to South Korea with Humane Society International to see the place where her dog came from. And upon seeing the place, she … Read more
How do you know if your dog did something naughty? Well, with most dogs, their guilty faces give them away. Like that French Bulldog named Niko who had such a guilty reaction when his mommy asked him if he chewed the pen. Or that dog who looked so guilty after he knocked over the family Christmas tree. The guilty face just says it all. The dog in the video below has a guilty look in her face too. When Nylah … Read more
When dogs swim, they do the doggy paddle. Almost all dogs seem to know this type of swimming style, like it’s an innate ability. However there are some dogs who have their own swimming style. Take for example that big dog who paddled like crazy, splashing around the water just to swim to his dad! On the other hand, some dogs just refuse to swim, like that dog who just stood in the water and just walked in it while … Read more
I’m absolutely stunned and pleasantly surprised with this amazing video. I can’t quite believe that these two can have such a great time playing with one another. They are literally having the best time of their lives! It makes me wonder how long they’ve known each other and if they play together daily. It’s really interesting that a domesticated animal can play so well with one from the wild. Look at how they treat each other! Though there is rough … Read more
How does one win at being a dog? Well, according to one wise and ancient..oh okay, scratch that, I meant an extinct scribe. Well, anyhoo, we need to take a nap first. Then go for a long run. Yeah baby, I’m liking the sound of that! Hmmm, lemme see what’s next. Oh, play fetch, eat treats AND another nap??? OMG dude, that’s like being in doggy heaven!!! Anymore?? Yup, you bet! He also said, we should go for long car … Read more
Are you a Corgi owner? A new one? Really? Well, here are 5 things that you should know as a Corgi owner. Yes, just five things to know about them and you’ll be fine! First of all, Corgis are ALL ears so they make for great listeners! You have a problem? Need someone to talk to? Talk to them! Just don’t expect them to talk back to you and give you all sorts of advice though. Next, though they can … Read more
Awww…this is truly such a precious moment as Quinn and Noah interact for the first time! Don’t you just love it when babies and doggies get together? And even more so if it’s their first time! It’s truly such a sweet sight to behold and one for the books! You know, when pets and babies meet, it’s just the same as when two human babies get together. They act kinda shy, curious and friendly towards one another. One reaches out and … Read more
If you are in the market for a new car, chances are you have thought about your four-legged best friend. After all, he has to ride in the car too and having space for him is important. Autotrader, a leading resource for car shoppers and sellers, recently conducted a survey that found 56% of dog owners actively seek out cars and trucks that can accommodate their dogs. In fact, their survey also revealed that 22% of Autotrader visitors have taken their pet, … Read more
(Note: all dogs’ temperaments should be assessed individually and they should be carefully supervised when being introduced to or playing with children.) Double trouble is here! The twins Hailey and Kaylee are awake and they’d like to play with me. I’m Juno their playmate; protector; guard dog; buddy bear; nursemaid; baby sitter; and all-around entertainer. I take care of them and love them dearly, so you know I practice a lot of patience when I’m with them. They can be demanding … Read more
Not all dogs are good kitchen helpers. There are just a few out there who are very good in the kitchen. One of them is that cute Dachshund named Crusoe. If you can recall, we featured a video of him making Bruschetta. Crusoe is such an adorable chef in that video. While Crusoe is showing great potential in cooking shows, the dog in the video below is the total opposite! This Shiba Inu is doing a cooking show with her … Read more
For those who consider their pets family, they would do anything to keep them safe from harm. When Wade Newman, a truck driver, was traveling across Canada with his two dogs in tow the unthinkable happened. Wade and his two dogs were involved in a horrible crash that instantly set the semi truck ablaze. One of the dogs, Sasha, was able to escape without any injuries, but Snowflake wasn’t so lucky. This is when Wade did something truly astounding; he quickly … Read more
Can you imagine what it’s like to spend most of your life at a shelter, with no real home, and having no one to call as family? That’s exactly what this dog went through. This Rat Terrier-Beagle mix named Bridget has spent almost a decade of her life at The Animal Care Society just waiting for someone to notice her and take her home. When Bridget first got to the shelter, she was very playful. But as time went by, … Read more
For many dogs that are taken to animal control, sadly they never leave. With euthanasia rates at an all time high, many dogs are put to sleep due to overpopulation and overcrowding. When a Dachshund/Beagle mix was taken in to animal control, it was predicted that he only had a few hours to live–sentenced to doggy death row. The dog was said to have been struck by a car, leaving him paralyzed and unable to move his back legs. The … Read more
If you put your dog in the open field, what do you think would he/she do? Well, a typical dog would probably have a blast running around. And if you bring a toy–like a ball or a frisbee, then the two of you sure are gonna have one fun day playing catch or fetch! But the dog in the video below has something totally different in mind. This French Bulldog has his own unique way of having fun in a … Read more
Unfortunately, our dogs can’t speak our language and tell us when something is wrong. And, like many animals, dogs can be good at “hiding” or down playing when something is wrong – it’s a survival tactic. Trupanion veterinarian, Dr. Denise Petryk, explains “It is common for veterinarians and ER veterinarians to see a pet at the clinic in an absolute crisis, but when their owners look back critically, they think of symptoms they overlooked that hinted that this crisis was pending.” … Read more
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