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Dog Bite Prevention week is coming up, which means it’s a great time to think about biting dogs and how to get them to stop. A puppy may start out with small bites or what seems like play, but if you let him keep doing it, eventually those bites will become serious and you will be faced with a decision no dog owner ever wants to have to make. Luckily, it is fairly easy to get a puppy to learn … Read more
One of the most common concerns for expecting parents with pets is how to properly introduce their dog(s) to the new human baby. While many people consider rehoming their dogs, proper training will keep your pooch in your home forever and lessen the number of dogs that get turned into shelters. Never take introducing your dog to a baby lightly and be very careful, because new things are exciting and even the nicest dog can accidentally make mistakes and hurt … Read more
Any dog owner has experienced the joy of being greeted at the front door after a day out of the house…or, if we’re being honest, after a 30-minute trip running errands, or even a quick jog around the block. No matter how much time actually passes, our fur babies love to excitedly remind us how much they’ve missed us, and we wouldn’t want it any other way. When the time spent apart is more significant, though, as it is for … Read more
You know what they say…don’t judge a dog by its size. Oh. They don’t say that? Well, they definitely should, and here’s why! You’re about to meet a very, very gentle German Shepherd. This large-sized breed is often thought of as being very alert, watchful guard dogs, but there’s so much more than meets the eye with these sweet pups. As you’ll see in the video below, they can make very sweet-natured pets and exhibit lots of patience and love … Read more
Have you tried catching food with your mouth? It’s hard, isn’t it? It’s amazing how some dogs can do it so easily! I said some because we’ve seen a few dogs who are having a hard time catching stuff with their mouth. I’ll never forget that adorable and hilarious video of Fritz the dog trying to catch food and failing miserably! It’s not just Fritz who’s having a hard time catching and fetching stuff. In the video below you will … Read more
Doggy swimming pools are cropping up all over the place and while many are used for therapy, most also offer private swim classes and pool time for any dog. These pools are safer than a river, where your dog could be swept away and with a certified instructor present, it’s a great way to introduce your dog to swimming. But why do it? Judi Truskey is a Certified TTouch Practitioner who also holds dog swimming classes. Here are her reasons … Read more
Up until last weekend, I did not know that anyone could visit, tour, and even volunteer at The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. After spending two short, but life-changing, days at the sanctuary it was clear to me that every dog lover needs to visit this amazing place. Here’s why. #1 – See Your Donations In Action It can be hard to know if the money you are donating is really going to the cause or to the CEO’s pocketbook. Once … Read more
Dogs are very smart creatures and they can be easily trained because of their excellent memory. They remember how things work. They observe us and they easily learn from our actions. That’s why some dogs can open the fridge door when their owners are away. It’s a clear display of how clever they can be! So just like how they learn to open fridge doors, they also learn that screen doors exist, and that these doors have to be opened … Read more
If you experienced having a dog gone missing, then you must understand the worry and the pain that other dog owners go through when they lose their dogs. We sympathized how the owners and how the dogs feel during the time when they are apart. We know it’s an extremely stressful and distressing experience. It was an emotional reunion when this family was reunited with their German Shepherd who was taken from them three years ago. The family who lives … Read more
While every dog loves being with their human, there are some that really, really love to be with you. Dogs are sensitive creatures, and their desire to be near you is very strong–but for some, it’s more than that. Like a dog that clings to your side, ready to be your pal wherever you go? Then one of these breeds might be just the one for you! #1 – Labrador Retriever Labs are known for their easy going personality and attachment … Read more
The Kris Kelly Foundation is a non-profit organization on a mission to save animals from abuse, slaughter, and neglect. Founded by Kris Kelly, the organization is taking an approach to not only work for animals but work for people also. Since she was a child, Kris Kelly have been yearning to have the elderly, animals, and children work together. And now she has made it all possible! The video below is one of her rescues. They got a call from … Read more
Remember that Pit Bull named Larry Bird? Larry Bird needed a forever home. He was staying at the Hillsborough County Animal Services shelter. Larry is a very sweet dog. But every night he hides under his bed because he is terrified of the loud sounds the other dogs make. We felt so sorry for Larry so we shared his story and his photos in hopes that his story may reach someone who can give him the loving, forever home that … Read more
Border Collies are considered to be the most intelligent dog breed. Animal Planet and VetStreet have ranked the Border Collie as number 1 in their list of the smartest dog breeds. And it’s no surprise, because Border Collies are super smart and very easy to train. Border Collies are hardworking and energetic, and they are very good at herding sheep. Not only that, Border Collies are very focused, and they have amazing balancing skills too! The two beautiful Border Collies … Read more
It’s really tough living in the streets. You have no place to call home, nowhere safe to go, and each day is a struggle. Can you imagine what it must be like for stray dogs? A camera was strapped to a stray dog in Mumbai for a day, and what it captured is truly heartbreaking. The stray dog roamed around the dangerous streets, looking for food and water. It really broke my heart when the dog had to search the … Read more
Foxes and dogs belong to the same Canidae family. The Canidae family include domestic dogs, wolves, foxes, jackals, coyotes, and many other dog-like mammals. So it’s no wonder that foxes, wolves, and dogs have similar behavior. Do you remember that video of a dog who was looking out the window and was looking at a fox playing with his toy? You can actually see that the fox’s behavior is just like a dog’s! In the video below, two fox pups … Read more
Dogs in costume are super adorable. Although some may not like wearing a costume, some are pretty comfortable in it. Do you recall that video of a Shih Tzu named Munchkin wearing the cutest teddy bear costume? Now that was just adorable, right? He looked like a miniature teddy bear walking on the treadmill! I wanted to reach into my computer screen and give him a hug! And now here we have another dog in costume! And mind you, this … Read more
Shirley Zindler is an animal control officer. She’s also the author of the book ‘The Secret Life of Dog Catchers’ which tells about her experiences when she rescues animals. She wrote the Secret Life of Dog Catchers to chronicle her adventures as an animal control officer and to raise funds for animal causes. Recently, Shirley encountered another dog who needed her help. And this one, like the other dogs she has rescued, had a pretty rough start. It all started … Read more
Erika and Sandro Gamez of South Side Street Dogs feeds, rescued and even does TNR (trap-neuther-return) on the stray dogs in Sunnyside, Houston, known as the most dangerous neighborhood in Texas. Feeding stray dogs in illegal in Houston. During a drive in the neighborhood, they come across two dogs that act as those they are guarding an abandoned house. Erika follows one of the dogs into the empty house to investigate. What she finds is heartbreaking. A very thin, pit … Read more
We totally love talking dogs! Especially when they talk with each ther. Just recently, we featured that cute Shiba Inu puppy who found his voice for the first time. That was just so adorable, wasn’t it? And if you can recall, we also featured that video of two Huskies having an argument over who owns a certain toy. A dog owner found his two dogs on the couch; they seem to be having a deep conversation. Whether this conversation is … Read more
Our dogs need socialization and exercise. And the best way to do both is to bring them to the dog park where they can meet, socialize, and play with other dogs. There might be one problem with that though, cos some dogs love the dog park so much they don’t ever want to leave! Just like that Golden Retriever who did everything he can to convince his human to stay longer at the park! Or that Husky who kept on … Read more
Everyone who has lived with or known a pug knows that they are special. Outgoing and friendly, they make people laugh with their comical antics. People love pugs for their cute smashed faces that seem to always smile. Some of my favorite patients are pugs because they always seem happy to see me, frantically wagging their curly tails and spinning around in delight. Pugs have been crossed with many other breeds and I see these “designer breeds” frequently. One of … Read more
No matter how big our puppies get, they will always be our babies. And no matter how big men are, they will turn into a puddle of mush when they see puppies. 🙂 Well who could blame them? Puppies are just so irresistibly cute! So when BuzzFeed created a video of giant men meeting puppies, we were curious how the guys will react! And indeed, just like we predicted, all the big guys showed childlike reactions when they saw the … Read more
All dogs bark, but some just seem to have much more to say than others. Whether they’re naturally talkative or just have a propensity to become vocal when bored and under-stimulated, some breeds are just noisier than others. Although there’s an exception to every rule, generally speaking, if you’re looking for a breed that will stay quiet, steer clear from these guys. #1 – Beagle The Beagle is a small- to medium-sized scent hound known for its outstanding ability to track … Read more
Coming home to a happy dog who misses me is one of my favorite parts of the day. I’m sure all of you dog lovers feel the same about your dogs. It’s such a wonderful feeling to know that someone loves us and misses us when we’re away. And dogs just give the most heartwarming, spirit-lifting, welcome home greetings ever! In the video below, you will see two beautiful dogs giving their mom the best welcome home greeting. The two … Read more
Puppies are just like human babies. They need to learn a lot of things to get through life. Puppies need to learn how to walk, and they need to learn how to bark. Some puppies may take longer in learning how to bark though. Just like the cute Shiba Inu pup in the video below! A Shiba Inu puppy met a Siberian Husky puppy, and suddenly he became very chatty. He wanted to bark at the Husky, but he has … Read more
We can learn a lot from our dogs. Every day, they live life like it’s an adventure. Every time they go out the door, it’s like a vacation to them! Once in a while, we should enjoy life like dogs do! We should learn to see our surroundings like they do. Every little thing is a curious wonder to them. Humans have somehow taken those things for granted. This ad by Coca Cola shows us just that. The ad features … Read more
One thing we love about our dogs is their ability to make us laugh. They don’t even have to try, they are just natural comedians! The funny things they do and their hilarious quirks make us love them even more. Remember that Boxer who had the funniest reaction when he saw a statue of himself? He was so funny when he tried to play with it! Now another dog got to encounter a dog statue! This Pug named Nao is … Read more
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On April 7th, 2015, Animal Rescue Corps was shutting down a puppy mill in Kankakee, Illinois. 80 dogs in total were taken from the mill, and local rescues were called in to help. ALIVE Rescue was one of these, and they took six of the mill survivors: Abbi, Ilana, Wayne, Barbara, Sparkle, and Millie. According to ALIVE rescue, “These poor pups were forced to live on elevated wire crates without bottoms for years. They were over bred and did not … Read more
We love our dogs so much that we will bring them everywhere we go if we could. Too bad we can’t. So instead, we spend quality time with them and try to spend as much time with them as we can. Playing with them and going for a walk with them are some activities we do with our dogs so we can bond and have fun. However, not all dogs are built for long or rigorous activities. Lola, a cute … Read more
Dogs have amazing maternal instincts. We have featured several videos of dogs adopting other animals. We’ve seen a dog take care of a family of Guinea Pigs, and we even saw that dog who produced milk for her adopted kittens! Here we have a puppy who has been adopted by a mother cat! The puppy was rejected by his mother at birth. Fortunately, a mother cat adopted him. The puppy has adapted to his new family well. However, he is … Read more
If you have seen the movie Hachi, or heard the story, then you know just how affected dogs can be when their owners pass away and do not return. Captain, a German shepherd mix in Argentina, had only been part of the family for a year when the father, Miguel Guzman, passed away unexpectedly. Although he had been a gift for son Damien, who was 13 when he got the pup, it’s clear that Captain was attached to Miguel; he ran … Read more
Skipper is a little Dalmatian puppy that hasn’t quite had the pleasure of experiencing everything the world has to offer yet. On a trip outside, however, he gets to meet his very first kitten and his reaction is hysterical! The tiny black and white kitten probably looks just like an ugly Dalmatian puppy to Skipper and he tries so hard to become best friends. The poor kitten seems a little confused at the situation, but doesn’t seem to mind Skipper’s … Read more
Many dogs suffer from allergies that cause a wide range of uncomfortable problems. One of the biggest symptoms of allergies is chronic ear infections, which can be very painful for our pups. One of the best ways to help prevent infection is to clean your dog’s ears with apple cider vinegar. Using apple cider vinegar, or ACV, is a natural and effective way to help ease the pain and suffering that keeps harmful steroids and other medications at bay. Although … Read more
Mothers’ Day is just a few days away. And we here at IHeartDogs will always honor the dog moms and the mother dogs all over the world. Being a mom isn’t easy. You don’t have to give birth to be a mother! But it takes a lot of love, care, and a whole lot of patience to be one! This dog just gave birth. But her maternal instinct is so strong that it extended to three other kittens who were … Read more
The unofficial “Star Wars Day” – first celebrate by these people in Canada in 2011 – has grown to have a huge following – including merchandise and events planned around the day. Even dogs get into the spirit of the day, donning some of their best Star War’s costumes (though for some, no custom necessary)! #1 – Chiyoda = no costume needed #2 – Pretty Princess #3 – Fear Me, You Shall #4 – The Force Is Strong With This One #5 – Real-life Ewok … Read more
How did your puppy react when he/she first saw the mirror? Most pups would think it’s another puppy staring back at them, so they try to play with their own reflection. Just like that cute Corgi pup who saw herself in the mirror, and she the thought there’s another dog who got her ball! That was so adorable! Now this Dachshund pup saw the mirror for the first time. He just sat down and stared at his own reflection at … Read more
These rescued dogs have come from a variety of backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common – a severe spinal injury. These poor pups spent a very long time unable to walk around or move, but the invention of canine wheelchairs has changed their lives forever. These pups can now go on a walk and play fetch with the “normal” dogs. Watch this video for the heartwarming experience of seeing how these dogs learn how to run and … Read more
We humans love to play tricks on one another. Especially when it’s April Fools Day and we get a free pass to prank people and have a good laugh! Some people don’t just prank their human friends, they also play tricks and prank their furry friends! We all had a good laugh watching the show “Just For Laughs” prank dogs at the park! Now this human wanted to see how his dog will react when he makes her box smaller … Read more
Ever wondered what life would be like for a four-legged roadie? Iggy is a long haired doxie that spends his days as the number 1 roadie to Black Moth, a heavy metal band from Leeds, Great Britain. Owned by the bands singer, Harriet Bevan, Iggy is the ultimate in cute roadies – we are pretty sure The Beatles never had a roadie this cute. Bevan answered a few questions about Iggy’s life on the road. What is a typical … Read more
In Jefferson County Colorado, a dog is being hailed a hero after saving his human’s life by jumping in between her and a venomous rattlesnake. Jenna Castello and her friend Joshua Chavez, were walking with their foster dog Guinness, a 6-month-old hound dog. They were hiking on a trail in Deer Creek Canyon Park when Jenna came upon a rattlesnake. Guinness saw Jenna freak out when she saw the snake, and he recognized that she was in danger. So Guinness … Read more
Big Thanks to the I Love My Great Dane Community on FB for sending us their pics. ▬▬►You can signup for the Great Dane newsletter here FREE: http://iheartdogs.com/the-ultimate-great-dane-lover-email/ Great Danes might look big and scary, but they’re some of the sweetest, gentlest and goofiest dogs in the dog world. These German mastiffs show off their “gentle giant” nickname with pride. They’re large and lovable, often as tall as their owners and some of the greatest dogs in the world. With that said, let’s … Read more
Enjoying a ride on the swing during a visit to the park isn’t just for human kids – fur babies love the activity, too! In the delightful video below, we get to watch as several dogs gleefully sit in a swing. Their expressions are just so happy and relaxed – there’s obviously no other place they’d rather be! Of course, it’s probably a lot easier for smaller dogs to partake in the fun, but that doesn’t mean bigger pups don’t … Read more
There just might not be anything worse than a dog that has had an encounter with a skunk. Those cute ‘lil critters are just soo interesting to a dog and then – BAM! Your life is ruined. There are a lot of home remedies and just as many packaged products that claim to get rid of that dreaded smell. But which really work? We asked a couple experts in the industry what their “tried and true” methods are for de-skunking your … Read more
What kind of haircut does your dog have? I’m sure dog owners who have long-haired dogs, or dogs with fur that needs grooming are familiar with the types of haircuts for dogs. One popular dog haircut is the “Lion Cut”. Now this guy has a dog named Stains. Stains was abandoned on the side of the road as a puppy by his previous owner. But this guy rescued Stains, and he is now living happily with the family for 12 … Read more
Our pets hold things with their mouth. We humans have thumbs that allow us to grasp things in our hands, but our pets don’t. Can you imagine if we hold things with our mouths too? That would be pretty weird, right? But this dog has quite a talent. She can actually hold a ball with her paws. Her name is Pakak. According to her human, Pakak loves to play around with her toys. Pakak learned this neat trick of holding … Read more
We’ve seen some videos of lazy dogs and boy do we love them! They are so cute especially when they whine and complain when their humans try to wake them up or tell them to get out of the bed. Just like this adorable Great Dane pup who groans hilariously when his owners insist that he get out of bed! Now this dog is on a totally different level of lazy! We’re not quite sure how old this dog is, … Read more
Have you heard of the saying that goes “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.”? It must be because friends have so much in common with each other. Their similarities somehow makes their bond stronger. And that happens not just with our human friends, but with our canine friends too. That’s why this little girl and this puppy became instant besties. Sapphyre Johnson is missing both of her feet. When her mom was pregnant, … Read more
As dogs become more and more like family, the urge to learn more about them has also grown. In the past few decades, research that used to only be done on primates (to see how closely they resemble us) is now being done on canines – just how smart are our doggy family members? Stanley Coren’s research has shown that the average dog is roughly at the intelligence level of a two and half year-old human child. This is huge, … Read more
It is no secret that it can be hard for owners of certain breeds to find home insurance coverage. Many companies have policies in place that allow them to cancel or deny coverage if someone owns breeds the company deems dangerous. According to Pyschology Today, these are the 14 breeds that are most often blacklisted by insurance companies: Pit Bull Terriers Dobermans Rottweilers Staffordshire Terriers German Shepherds Presa Canarios Chow Chows Akitas Wolf Hybrids Mastiffs Cane Corsos Great Danes Alaskan Malamutes … Read more
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