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This Dog Looks Guilty And Refuses To Go Upstairs. Can You Guess Why?

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

Chinese Crested Has A Very Funny Way Of Swimming In The Lake

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

Dog Playing With An Otter?! You Gotta See This

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 A Dog Can Win At Being A Dog

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

Five Things Every Corgi Owner Should Know

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

Priceless Moment For Baby And Chiweenie!

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

The 9 Best Cars For Dog Lovers

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

Loving Dog Has A Blast Playing With Baby Twin Girls!

(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

This Pup Refuses To Let Her Dad Cook

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

Man Enters Burning Vehicle To Save His Dog’s Life

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

After Spending 9 Years At The Shelter This Dog Finally Got To Go Home

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

Cub Scouts Take In Paralyzed Dog And Give Him A New Lease On Life

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

This Dog Has Park Playtime Down In A Way As Unique As He Is

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

MUST READ: Top 10 Overlooked Health Issues With Dogs

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

13 Easy Money-Saving Hacks For Dog Owners

A recent study showed the average dog owner spends close to $3,000 a year on each dog. I bet many of us spend a lot more than that on our dogs, treating them better than we do ourselves. If that’s you, then you are going to love the following hacks, which will help you save money while still spoiling your dog. #1 – Dilute shampoos Did you know that almost all dog shampoos/conditioners are made to be diluted? That means you’re throwing … Read more

Their Parents Pressured Them To Have A Baby, So They Celebrated Their New Fur Baby

Abby Lee and Matt Kay, like many young couples, were frequently asked by their in-laws, “So when are you having kids?” But it was this pestering, however, that led to one Barely Noticeable photo shoot of their new addition. Not a baby, but a sweet puppy named Humphrey! “We were coming back from picking up puppy Humphrey the Groodle [Golden Retriever/Poodle] when we came up with the idea to do a puppy shoot,” Elisha Minnette told iHeartDogs.com, who is not only a … Read more

Stray Dogs Are Bonded By Love, Watch As Big Brother Protects Little Sister During Heartwarming Rescue

If you haven’t heard of the amazing team at Hope for Paws, they are a husband and wife duo in California that make it their mission in life to save dogs living on the streets, and work diligently to find them loving, forever homes. Recently the team received a call about two stray poodles living under a freeway, buried deep in the sewer. The two dogs were living off of scraps or whatever food people left for them, their curly … Read more

Woman Transforms Herself With Makeup To Match Her Dog–You Gotta See This!

Sometimes people tend to say that a person’s dog can take after them… or even that they somewhat resemble each other. My Poodle takes after my personality sometimes, so I can definitely agree with that! But what about transforming yourself into your dog? Well, with the power of makeup, anything is possible! Makeup artists are incredibly creative, and use their talents to turn faces into stunning works of art. Talented makeup artist Ilana Kolihnov recently came up with the idea to use … Read more

English Bulldog Is Giddy For Her Birthday Present Surprise

Do you spoil your dogs? Well, if you ask me, I’m definitely guilty of that! Most dog lovers just love to spoil their dogs. Not only do we give our dogs what they need, we give them sweet little (and sometime big) gifts because we love to see the joy in their faces. We even treat them like royalty, like they are the kings and queens of the house! And every royal member needs a castle to live in, right? … Read more

Pit Bulls Who’ve Just Been Adopted And Feeling Love For The First Time

It’s really sad that some people think of Pit Bulls generally as aggressive and dangerous dogs. What’s even sadder is when these poor dogs don’t get adopted because of the fear of their breed. Pit Bulls are just like any other dog. Any breed of dog can be dangerous if they’re not raised right by their owners. But if raised right in a loving home, Pit Bulls can be just as sweet and loving! This heartwarming video by The Dodo … Read more

Reasons Behind 8 Weird (And Gross!) Dog Behaviors

Dogs do some things that seem pretty weird to us humans…and sometimes it’s things we find downright disgusting or annoying. But why do they do them? Canine behaviorists spend their lives trying to answer that very question. While we may never know for sure about some of these, thanks to research, we definitely know more than we used to about these strange behaviors. #1 – The “Guilty” Face Does your dog look just downright pitiful when you come home and … Read more

5 Cute Things Dogs Do That Could Actually Be A Cry For Help

  Dogs do some truly amusing things. Most of their antics are harmless and fun, but there are a few that we, as humans, perceive as laughable that can actually signify a health related issue. Here are some that might raise red flags: #1 – Scooting People laugh at a dog dragging his rear on the floor and there is even a carpet cleaner commercial that highlights it, but actually scooting is not normal if it happens more than occasionally. … Read more

Army Dog Races Into The Arms Of His Soldier After 3 Long Years Apart

Dogs have their way of crawling right into our hearts. That is why it’s so easy to fall in love with them. Even in the army, the handlers can get attached to their K9 partners. That’s exactly what happened to Army Specialist Vance McFarland. MacFarland and his dog Ikar served together in Afghanistan. Ikar is a Tactical Explosive Detection Dog, and together with MacFarland and his team, it’s their job to locate bombs. After their deployment, MacFarland and Ikar went … Read more

URGENT WARNING: Dog Dies After Tongue Gets Stuck In Popular Brand Name Toy

A truly tragic event is causing one dog owner to send a message out to other dog owners “If you have one of these balls TAKE IT AWAY!!!!” Jamie Stumpf, owner of the stunning Maximus Aurelius. Maximus, a five-year-old Rottweiler, got a KONG ball toy stuck on his tongue. Look at this picture closely. That is NOT the KONG still in the poor dog’s mouth. This was a round KONG ball. That is his tongue that is so swollen and … Read more

This Husky Has Something To Say About Bathtime – You Have To Hear This

We all know how talkative Huskies can be! I’m sure you guys have seen that video of Mishka the talking Husky! Huskies even talk to each other. Just like that video we featured of two Huskies who are arguing about a toy! And when Huskies don’t like bath time, they make sure their humans know about it! The Husky in the video below is not happy about bath time. His name is Steel. So what does Steel do to let … Read more

12-Year-Old Girl Saves Pug Who Was Left To Die Inside A Garbage Bag

It really breaks my heart when I see news of dogs who got hurt, neglected or abandoned. I cannot imagine what kind of trauma and pain the dog must’ve gone through. But when we see that ordinary people go out of their way to save dogs in need, our faith in humanity somehow gets restored. Especially if the rescuer is child or a teenager! In Niagara County, a 12-year-old girl just recently saved the life of a senior Pug who … Read more

When This Elephant Ran At This Dog I Didn’t Know What Was Going To Happen

Isn’t it amazing how two very different animals become friends? It makes us wonder how they communicate with each other, how they are able to form such a bond. We humans need words to understand each other, but animals–no words needed. Action says it all. Take for example this friendship between a baby elephant and a dog. This lonely baby elephant named Yindee was torn apart from his mother after some people kidnapped him. This happened in Thailand. Fortunately, there … Read more

15 Dog Breeds With The Highest Vet Bills

While you can’t foresee the future to know whether your new best friend will never have to go to the vet or will be there weekly, there are certain breeds that tend to be more prone to chronic issues and therefore rack up higher vet bills. Petplan Veterinary Insurance pulled their data to give us the following list of breeds at the top of the claims in terms of dollars spent at the vet. Some of the common reasons these … Read more

12 Dog Breeds With “Type A” Personalities

Competitive, impatient and sensitive – these are three commonly used words to describe people with Type A personalities. In dogs, we see these traits as active, intense and reactive. Dogs with Type A personalities are often sensitive to their owners, reactive and sometimes aggressive toward strangers and other animals and very active and high drive. These breeds typically excel at various jobs and sports and are recommended for experienced owners. They may be intense, but they’re great dogs. #1 – … Read more

Deaf Dog’s Response To His Soldier Dad Coming Home Will Have You In Tears

This story is so incredible we don’t even know where to start! This is Cotton, a sweet, affectionate Pit Bull that was rescued in 2009 when his dad, Phil, came home from serving in Afghanistan and wanted a companion. Cotton is deaf, but that didn’t stop him from becoming trained as Phil’s service dog. Phil now serves in the Oregon National Guard and was gone all weekend long during a drill. Cotton missed him dearly and has been waiting by … Read more

When Dad Doesn’t Share His Sandwich, Watch What These Great Danes Do…

They say when you have a dog, you will never have to eat alone. And that is so true! Every time our dogs see or hear us eating or munching something, they will quickly run to us and see if they can get some too! They shamelessly beg us for food, and if we don’t give them some of what we’re eating, they either stare at us with those cute puppy-dog eyes in hopes that we’ll give in, or they … Read more

Golden Retriever Has A Very Unique Style Of Bathing

Look mom, I’m swimming in my bathtub, wheeeeee this is so much fun! I love swimming, when do we go again mom? See guys, this is the easiest way to wet yourself all over and exercise your upper body at the same time too. Look, look I made bubbles! See, bath time is always fun time for me. I dunno why some other doggies don’t like to take baths. Don’t they know they smell like old, used socks?? 😛 Watch, … Read more

Pit Bull Has Some Super Fancy Tricks Up Her Sleeve!

How many tricks have you taught your dog? Well the Pit Bull in the video below sure has tricks that will WOW the crowd! Veronica Lynn the smart Pit Bull is gonna show you some of her fancy tricks! Her intermediate tricks include fetching a tissue when her human sneezes and saying grace before a meal. She also has tricks used to help around the kitchen, like opening the cupboard and retrieving something from it! And she helps mom keep … Read more

Police Officer Rescues A Pregnant Stray Dog, Changing BOTH of Their Lives Forever.

We always admire policemen who save animals–especially the ones who go out of their way to rescue the animals in need. One of these admirable cops is Officer John Lyons. Officer John Lyons is a police officer in Cleveland. One night, while he was patrolling the neighborhood, he found a homeless, pregnant dog . Officer Lyons couldn’t just ignore the dog, so when he got a hold of her, he brought her to the vet. Officer Lyons then called “Amy’s … Read more

10 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina- Never Before Seen Raw Footage of Dog Rescues

On August 23, 2005, Hurricane Katrina whipped through the southern states – it became one of the five deadliest hurricanes in United States History, with winds up to 174mph and 1,833 fatalities. What this number does not include, are the thousands of pets that were lost during the storm. Over 600,000 animals were killed or stranded due to the hurricane. For those that were stranded, help was needed. Volunteers came from all over the country to help save and hopefully … Read more

VIRAL Commercial – Wait Until You See The Ending Of This Tearjerker

Every once in a while there is a commercial that just “gets” to you – that feels like it was made for the greater good, and not just to sell products (like those Budweiser Clydesdale commercials you won’t admit make you cry). This commercial, coming from Argentina, is unique. It has absolutely no words, for starters. Verbal or written (until the very end). The music is similar to the music in Disney and Pixar’s Up!, which just grabs you even … Read more

Heroic Woman Rescues Abandoned Dog During Hail Storm

In July 2011, Denver, Colorado was hit by a severe thunderstorm. It was so bad that Casey Boatman was rushing to shut all of his windows because water was gushing inside his home. He never expected to see what was happening outside his window. Alone stood a poor Boxer that had been abandoned and tied to a tree. As the rain and hail started pouring down onto the homeless, unsheltered dog, he knew it must be scared, cold and hurting. … Read more

GONE VIRAL: This Pug Was STOLEN from Her Mommy. Just Try Not To Tear Up When They Reunite!

We love our dogs, and the thought of them being stolen is something we would never, ever want to think about. Thankfully sometimes dogs that are stolen eventually end up in good hands, and if the dogs are properly identified then they can be reunited with their loving owners. When Kate Witham’s home was broken into, she was devastated, but mostly because her pug, Lola, had been taken. But her prayers were answered, because she received a phone call from … Read more

Rescue Dog Discovered Key Evidence That Took Down Subway’s Jared Fogle

The world was shocked and stunned to hear the horrific news about Subway’s Jared Fogle, but if it wasn’t for one special black Labrador, this case may not have had the strong evidence it needed to take him down. A two-year-old rescue dog named Bear is one of only five dogs in the United States trained to sniff out electronic devices–such as SD cards, thumb drives, etc. During the July home search at Fogle’s home in Indiana, Bear was able … Read more

Important Words And Their Definitions… As Told By Your Dog

Dogs are funny in the ways that they have their own interpretations of the words that we say. For the most part, we know they have a pretty good understanding of the word “no”… even during those times when we seriously question it, like walking in to find them doing something we definitely remember telling them “no” about. Now thanks to Tickld.com, they’ve come up with some of the world’s most important words and their definitions… as told by your … Read more

12 Smaller Size Dog Breeds That Are Great For Families

When choosing the right dog breed for you and your family, it’s important to keep your children in mind. Their personalities, ages and your diligence in teaching them how to properly interact with animals will play a key part in choosing a dog breed. That said, there are dogs that are better able to cope with the loud noises and constant chaos that happens with very young children. Whether you’re looking to adopt an older dog or get a puppy, … Read more

This Homeless Man Saves Stray Dogs & Thanks To Social Media, Their Lives Changed Forever

I really admire people who have close to nothing, but still have the hearts to help those in need. Just like the man in the photos below. A woman named Alicia was driving home in Arkansas when something in the road caught her eye. She saw an elderly man pedaling his bike. And when she passed by him, she noticed that the man’s bike had a makeshift trailer behind it. And in the trailer where a bunch of dogs. Alicia … Read more

Cocker Spaniel Refuses To Get Wet When Fetching Her Ball From The Pool – Wait Till You See What She Does

With the sun smiling down, summer time is the best time to play outside. And dogs just love to play catch or fetch out in the sun. But when there’s a pool around, their toys are bound to fall into it. But hey, that’s no problem. Dogs can be very clever when it comes to fetching their toys from the pool. One of our favorites was that video of two dogs helping each other so they can get the ball … Read more

Precious Two-Week-Old Puppy Just Can’t Roll Over

Nothing makes a dog lover squeal with joy like a puppy video does! So for your daily dose of cuteness, we have this super cute puppy video that will definitely make you wish that you can reach into your computer screen! The precious chubby English Bulldog puppy video below is having her evening nap. As we all know, puppies need their naps. But as she was peacefully slumbering, somebody rudely interrupts her sleep by rubbing her tummy! Well, I can’t … Read more

Badly Injured Dog Saved One Hour Before Euthanization

The wonderful people at Vet Ranch has once again saved another poor dog’s life. This time, they saved a badly injured dog who was about to be euthanized. They named the injured, scared dog Gregor, or Greg for short. Greg was so terrified that he didn’t trust anyone. Greg was badly injured and he was going to be euthanized at the pound. Thankfully, the people at Vet Ranch took him in and took care of him. WARNING: The video below … Read more

Therapy Dog Loves On Lonely Dying Blind Woman And Her Response Says It All.

Meet JJ, the hospice therapy dog. She does a lot of bed visits but often with her mommy who happens to be a nurse at the hospice. Today, this particular visit rather touched JJ into doing something special for her patient. You see, she’s very old, blind and doesn’t get that many visitors so she made sure that she knew she was there for her! When we’re old, family & friends become the most precious things in the world for … Read more

Little Girl Uses Patient Dog As A Bed For Her Dolls

This little girl sure has a great imagination when it comes to playing with her doggie. This time she decides that he’s a big, comfy bed for her dolls! I have to hand it to this Newfoundland dog for having the patience of Job and allowing this little girl to play House with him as one of her props – so cute! ^_^ All little girls love to play house with their dolls. If we’re not having tea with them, … Read more

QUIZ: How Smart Is Your Dog?

We all know that intelligence is only one of the wonderful characteristics of dogs. Their love, loyalty, and compassion are just some of the other reason we love our beloved pups. But in this fun quiz, you’ll find just how your dog stacks up brains category. Tell us the answer you got in the comments, and whether or not you agree! This quiz was created by our friends at BarkPost. Tell us in the comments below how your dog faired, … Read more

Seizure Alert Dog Gives Owner Warning 15 Minutes Before Seizure

Seizure Alert Dogs are dogs who are trained to alert individuals who have seizures. Their task is to alert the individual prior to an epileptic seizure. A Seizure Response Dog on the other hand are trained to do certain tasks to assist an individual after a seizure, such as calling for help, and stimulating the person to wake up. In the video below, Poppy the seizure alert dog, gave her owner a seizure warning 15 minutes before a seizure. Her … Read more

How To Cure Bad Doggie Breath

I adore almost everything about my dog. I love her sweet face and fluffy tail. I love the way her ears swing around like little satellites when she hears my husband getting home from work. I even love the way she nudges me with her soft wet nose at 5 AM everyday to wake me up. But I don’t love her stinky breath. I’m super sensitive to smells, and bad dog breath has no place in our lives. I worry … Read more

Woman Dedicates Her Life To Saving Dogs, With Over 1,400 Rescued In Just 4 Years!

For some people who love animals, they want to do whatever they can to save them. Some donate to animal charities, take in dogs from shelters that heartless owners have cast aside, or even volunteer their time to helping animals. Whatever the cause may be, we all know that the overpopulation of dogs in the world is staggering, and each and every day poor, defenseless dogs are euthanized simply for just existing. It’s cruel and unfair, and for one woman … Read more