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Teach Them to Touch a Target For all of these tricks, you have to first get your dog touching his nose to something other than your hand. Sticky notes are easy and a popular choice due to their versatility (later, you can put them almost anywhere). Step 1. Put a sticky note in your hand and hold it out in front of your dog, like you would for a Touch, but don’t say the cue. It’s easiest if you start … Read more
It’s officially Spring, a time when thoughts turn to play dates in the park, swim dates in the lake and fur elimination dates with the vacuum. All dogs shed to a degree, the dogs with the thicker coats, the term shed doesn’t apply to them, they “blow” their coat. When they blow their coat, there is enough fur flying it may seem like there are three more dogs in the house. Unfortunately there isn’t a solution to eliminate shedding completely, … Read more
It’s easy to turn our backs to things happening on the other side of the world. Whether it’s a social, political or environmental injustice, when these things happen beyond our backyard, it can be tempting to look the other way. But it’s harder when we’re confronted by the realities, like in the video you’re about to see. Actor Joaquin Phoenix speaks out in the video, produced by PETA, against the Chinese Dog Trade Industry, and encourages viewers to stop purchasing … Read more
Chances are, if you are on our site, you already have a dog. But maybe you have a friend who says they don’t want one, but you know deep down, they really do. If that’s the case, have them read this article and then head to your local shelter to pick out their new best friend! #1 – When your friends come over, you mention they should bring their dog, like seriously, BRING THE DOG! #2 – You spend your lunch hour … Read more
February 11, 2015 — According to the FDA, Pet International of Miami, Florida is recalling 1500 units of 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The 6” Beef Trachea Pet Treat was distributed to retail stores in the following cities in Colorado: Conifer Lakewood The potentially affected product will pertain to a particular lot number, and are specific to a particular size of the pouch it’s sold in. Anyone having these products should … Read more
Some of us love dogs but don’t want to deal with any sort of slobber, while others are blind to excessive drool because they love their breeds so much. Whether you’re looking to find yourself a drooly dog or learning what to avoid if you don’t want one, check out our list below. #1 – Bloodhound The Bloodhound is a large scenthound most notable for its use in police and military search and rescue and hunting capabilities. They are very … Read more
Let’s face it, we’re probably spending a lot more time watching TV show marathons than we are out trail running and we need a dog breed that can hang with us. While all dogs need adequate exercise, some are much happier sitting on the couch with you than others. So if you’re looking for the ultimate relaxing buddy, check out this list. #1 – Lhasa Apso The Lhasa Apso was developed as a companion and watchdog for Buddhist monks in … Read more
This trick takes a lot of time and patience, on both the human’s and the dog’s part. But the result is as entertaining as it is impressive. Here are a few dogs that are stellar at balancing things on their heads – we dare you not to smile. #1 – FRISSBEEEE! #2 – Too Cool For You #3 – Prime Real Estate #4 – Concentration #5 – Beg N Balance #6 – William Tell #7 – Dinner Is Served #8 – Bone … Read more
Pit Bulls are not just gentle and sweet dogs, they’re incredibly talented too! They’re funny, intelligent, and adorable! Now here’s a video featuring a very cute and talented Pit Bull! She has a dance routine that is worth a standing ovation. In the video, you’ll see her and her human practicing their dance moves, and she is doing an excellent job. She knows every move, and she follows her human’s lead. It’s so entertaining, it’s going to make you smile! Check … Read more
What crosses your mind first when you hear the word “Summer”? Most would think of a beach, or a pool, and some would think of cold, sweet treats! All of these thoughts are ways to beat the heat! And it’s not just humans who want to get refreshed during a warm day, our dogs would love some refreshments too! Just like the dog in the video below! It’s a hot day, and this dog and his human happen to pass … Read more
We’ve seen dogs do amazing and crazy things. We’ve seen dogs surfing, skateboarding, and some can even do some household chores. Dogs do these incredible things for us. They’re trainable, and very loyal. It’s no wonder why they’re called “man’s best friend”. Now this dog just did something awesome for her humans. She helped her human film a very unforgettable moment–a marriage proposal! The dog’s name is Roo, short for Rousseau. Roo is a Pit Bull/Boxer mix that the couple … Read more
Do you allow your dog on your bed? While some dog owners love to sleep beside their dogs, others are a little strict with regard to who can sleep on the bed. But there’s a saying, “When the cat is away, the mouse will play”. Well in this case, when the human is away, the dog will…umm…break the rules and sleep on the bed! Well that’s exactly what this dog did. This dog is not supposed to be allowed on … Read more
It can be easy to think you need a second dog – you see other people with multiple dogs, you see all those adorable rescues that need homes – but that doesn’t mean you are ready for a second dog. There are many things you should think about before you bring home another canine family member. #1 – Do you have the time? A second dog means more time bathing, grooming, walking, playing, training, etc. If your current dog barely gets … Read more
Glitter, spandex, lots of hair, diva ‘tudes and…drool? This is no ordinary beauty contest, it’s the 36th Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest held at Drake University. 50 bulldogs from eight states gathered in the Drake University Knapp Center this past weekend with the hopes of being crowned the 2015 Drake Relays’ official mascot. The pageant was started by Drake alumni in 1979 as a way to find a real dog to represent Drake’s fictional bulldog mascot, Spike. “The Beautiful Bulldog Contest is the … Read more
This is truly a miracle story. A dog, Zeus, was found to be missing after a fire blazed through an apartment building at 102 Jay Street in Schenectady, New York. Eight days later, the firefighters saw a face peeking out the fourth-floor windows. ”We were able to get up there and lure him out with a little bit of pizza of all things,” explained Schenectady Fire Chief Raymond Senecal told local news. Zeus appeared very happy to see his rescuers … Read more
Siblings are pretty funny. Sure, there are moments of genuine conflict, but for the most part, brothers and sisters look out for each other, and their ‘fights’ are usually pretty comical for any bystanders. Turns out, dogs aren’t immune to this kind of family banter – at least not when a clever human decides to add subtitles to their conversations. Meet Mishka and Laika, two gorgeous huskies with a couple of things in common: they share the same family, and … Read more
Many seniors benefit from the helpful gestures of organizations like Care Connection for Aging Services in Warrensburg, Kansas. A little human kindness can go a long way, after all. Care Connection provides meals-on-wheels for its community members, but it doesn’t stop there. The organization also ensures the dogs of the elderly individuals they serve are well-fed and in good health, so these best friends don’t have to part ways. Pretty amazing, huh? Imagine being elderly or disabled, and also being … Read more
This vending machine does more than just help our environment. For every plastic bottle put inside for recycling, it dispenses kibble into a bowl to feed the city’s stray dogs. This amazing vending machine is located in Istanbul where there’s an estimated 150,000 stray dogs wandering the streets looking for their next meal. These machines, made by Pugedon, are able to provide food that is completely paid for by the costs of the recycled bottles. It’s a true win-win situation … Read more
Remember Lexi the Samoyed? We love that video of her when she woke up her dad because she wants to go for a walk. She didn’t like it when her dad sleeps in, so what she did, she woke her dad up in the gentlest and sweetest way! Now Lexi has captured our attention again! Lexi is so sweet that she cares about her dad so much. So when her dad left his hat downstairs, Lexi is so thoughtful that … Read more
Dogs are incredibly smart creatures. We’ve seen them do amazing tricks. There was even that one dog who’s said to be the smartest dog in the world because of his amazing routine! And let’s not forget that adorable Pit Bull named CZR, who was taught the meaning behind the words YES and NO, and nods his head yes or no when his owner asks him a question. Now this Beagle is so clever that she found a way to reach … Read more
It happens to pretty much anyone who has ever trained a dog: you dog is doing amazing in class and/or at home, but then you take him somewhere else and he won’t listen to anything you say. This is the point where most dog owners get frustrated and claim their dog is stubborn – only working when he feels like it. The truth is, most dogs are not stubborn. There are in fact a few reasons why your dog may not … Read more
Shelter animals are not broken, they just need help for them to overcome the pain and sadness of the life they’ve been through. Shelter animals need our love and our care. It’s no surprise if they don’t want to ever be alone again. This adopted stray dog found his loving forever home. In the video below, you’ll see him and his sibling getting some dinner. Their human gives them their food, then puts their dish a few feet apart from … Read more
We have always admired the work done by Hope for Paws. These amazing people are helping a lot of animals, and we’ve shared a lot of their heartwarming rescue videos. Not only do they rescue animals in need, but they’re also on a mission to educate people on the importance of companion animals in our society to stop the cycle of animal neglect and abuse. In the video below, you’ll see the wonderful people of Hope for Paws rescuing an … Read more
Last Thursday a local rescue group, Defense of Animals (Defaniva) near Valladolid, Spain received a frantic call from a neighborhood group. The group had already called the police because they had heard screams coming from an underground waste container, the rescue’s Facebook page accounts. The group believed someone had cast an unwanted litter of dogs into the locked disposal bin. When the police were unable to open it, they fire department was called in to break it open. No one … Read more
Elke Vogelsang is a German photographer whose muse became her dogs when she rescued her first, Noddles. “In my family, all dogs were rescue dogs,” Vogelsang explains. “So to me, it was always clear that I would get my dog from a shelter. As my husband had no connection to dogs, I was looking for a very friendly dog. That’s when I found Noodles on the internet. She was born in Spain and got rescued from a kill shelter somewhere … Read more
Don’t you just love it when cats and dogs get along? They are so adorable when they become the best of friends. One of our favorites is that friendship between a cat and a blind dog. They were such good friends that the cat became the blind dog’s seeing eye cat! But with that sweet friendship comes some quirks too! A cat and dog friendship ought to have some funny moments, especially when they’re playing. Just like these two buddies. … Read more
Some dogs are quite talkative. And some just bark more than most dogs. Barking is their way of calling our attention. And sometimes, when they really want our attention, they can be very loud. Which can sometimes annoy the neighbors. But hey, their barking can save lives too! Especially when they’re warning us of a potential threat or danger. (related: check out the best dog barking deterrents ) But this dog knows how to soften his bark! Yup, that’s right. … Read more
Some ignorant people still believe that Pit Bulls are dangerously aggressive breeds. If they met Sharky, they would definitely think otherwise. We’ve featured a video of Sharky swimming with his cute little chick friends. It was so adorable when the chicks used Sharky as bridge to get out from the water and into dry land. Sharky is such a lovable Pit Bull! In fact, he has his very own Facebook page with more than 800,000 likes! Now here he is … Read more
Oops! It seemed like a good idea at the time! At least that’s what these pooches are thinking. ☺ Dogs have a funny way of living their lives without much concern. And they certainly don’t care if they look silly doing something! That’s just one of the millions of reasons why we love them! That’s why when BuzzFeed put together a video of 14 dogs highlighting some of their hilariously goofy faux pas; we had to share it with you! … Read more
Most people have suffered a stomach bug, also called viral gastroenteritis. Most of these infections in humans are attributed to norovirus. Extremely infectious among humans, it makes most who are exposed ill. According to the CDC, norovirus is responsible for 19-21 million human cases per year. Over 90% of the cruise ship incidents in which large portions of the ship’s crew and passengers fall ill with stomach bugs are attributed to norovirus. (1) In essence, norovirus is not your friend. … Read more
Our dogs greeting us when we arrive home lets us know that they miss us. Even if we’re gone just for a while, our furry friends miss us. Just like that German Shepherd who was whining when his mommy got home after being away for 36 hours. One dog in South America did something incredible that proved to everyone that our dogs really do miss us, and that they want to be with us. In Uruguay, South America, a dog … Read more
Keebler is an elderly Dachshund who was found abandoned on the side of the road. Keebler is thirteen years old and he couldn’t use his rear legs. In the hopes that his owner might come and claim him, Keebler was brought to the local animal shelter. But no one ever came. The human society was considering the option of euthanizing him because there wasn’t anything they could do for the poor senior dog. But just like an angel sent from … Read more
Animals and humans aren’t all that different; we all crave love and protection, security and affection. So it’s always nice to see animals developing those connections with one another, regardless of species. In the video below, an orphaned baby pig is left without a mom to care for it. Luckily, the piglet’s sad story gets a happy ending, thanks to a generous, loving Dachshund mama who is happy to take the pig in as her very own, raising it alongside … Read more
There are thousands of homeless dogs living all over the United States. These abandoned, often previously abused sweethearts struggle every day to survive without a family who loves them or a safe home to call their own. It can be overwhelming, thinking of how to help these poor babies. But the truth is, it just takes a little organization and a whole lot of heart. In the clip below, two organizations who dedicate their efforts to seeking out these dogs … Read more
Need something for your daily dose of cuteness? We have just the video for you! We’ve shared a couple of videos of unlikely animal friendships and we never get tired of them. Those sweet and adorable animals have taught us that despite our differences, we can all get along if we’re kind to each other. What we have here for you is an unlikely trio– two rescued piglets and a three-legged Pit Bull! These three are the best of friends! … Read more
I hear this question frequently and sometimes I am the one that notices the odor myself when the dog and owner are enclosed in my exam room. Sometimes I catch a whiff of my own dog from the back seat of my Jeep. Everyone that has dogs knows that occasionally there are… well, odors. Not all smells are abnormal. When I was in college, I dated a guy who told me that he had adopted a Labrador Retriever because they … Read more
Every dog deserves a second chance. You’ll never know what amazing things they can do, they can either save a life, make a sick child smile, or help other animals. Just like the dog in the video below. Her name is Piper. Piper was pregnant and had mange all over her body when she was rescued from death row. She was saved from being put down at the very last moment. And on Valentines day, she gave birth to four … Read more
The video you’re about to watch is graphic. Luckily, the ending to this story is happy and heartwarming…so just remember that! A 5 month-old puppy had fallen into a pool of hot tar in India that engulfed his body and made it rock solid. Completely stuck to the ground, the dog was unable to move and was hopeless until a passerby noticed his struggle. The kind stranger acted quickly, calling the United Animal Aid hotline, who then sent rescue workers … Read more
Russian photographer Fox Grom is a master at capturing the many sides of the Siberian Husky, set in the stunning landscape of his native Kirovsk. Most impressive are his images of huskies apparently walking on water – the ice has just begun to thaw leaving a small amount of water on the surface of the ice, making it look like the dogs are walking on water – no Photoshop required.
In 2012 Sandi Hathaway was driving with her then-roommate who wanted to stop by and see his cousin. Little did she know that detour would save a life. They arrived at a gutted house with no electricity. Like an episode of Horders, there was trash and animal feces everywhere. “We walked in and since there was no lighting, I saw a huddled mass in the corner,” Hathaway recalls. “He looked gray and black, but as I went to pet him, … Read more
Bored at the office? If your boss happens to bring his dog to work then maybe you can do what this man had done – recreated famous movie scenes using the dog as the main characters. You have to admit – he has a pretty cool boss to allow him to do this while on the clock. “My boss brings her dog Wrigley to work every day, and for the past month we’ve been reenacting romance scenes from movies. It … Read more
We all know a picture is worth a thousand words, but to a shelter dog, it can mean a home. That’s why The Humane Society of Utah started a campaign recently to capture their adoptable dogs in a better light – in the hopes of raising their chances of adoption. The pictures, snapped by the talented Guinnevere Shuster, social medial coordinator/photographer for the Humane Society of Utah, are made to look like quirky photos from a fair photobooth. The results, … Read more
It’s no surprise that a lot of dogs love a good swim. Whether it’s in a pool, in the ocean or at the lake, our four-legged pals love to dive in and enjoy themselves. So, what could be cuter than seeing a dog splashing around, you wonder? A bunch of dogs splashing around, of course! On a beautiful day in Germany, several dog owners decided to get together to let their beloved pups have some fun. Watch as they bask … Read more
Unfortunately, officials tested the fox and it came back positive for rabies. Both Howard and Hazen have been given multiple rabies shots and Domino is quarantined for 90 days. According to neighbors, Domino was not up-to-date on the rabies vaccine. Since he was bit three times, health officials told the Howard family it’s probable he will contract the disease and have to be euthanized. It will be a tough 90 days for the Howard family and their community, as they wait … Read more
Every child should grow up with a dog. They’re great playmates, they can make children smile, and with the dog around, parents can teach their kids how to respect animals. The story we have here for you is a special friendship of a little girl and her dog. They are the best of friends. Not only does the dog cheers her up, and plays with her, he also saves her life every single day. Meet Alida and her service dog … Read more
Cats and dogs have a long history of being sworn enemies. Countless cartoons have depicted these fur babies feuding over one thing or another, but rarely do we see them getting along, let alone helping one another! The dog and cat duo you’re about to meet is quite the dream team. Their human keeps the cat food on the countertop to keep it out of range of the dogs in the house. Luckily, this generous cat decides to share the … Read more
How far will you go just to rescue a dog? When you see a stray dog, how much time can you spare to make sure the dog is rescued? Just recently, we featured a video of a lady who took her time and waited patiently to earn a dog’s trust to rescue the poor dog. It took her a while, but it was worth it. Here we have another woman who did everything she could just to earn the dog’s … Read more
If you have owned a senior dog then you know there is just something special about those golden years. And remember, if you are looking for a dog, there are plenty of silver-nosed seniors waiting for love at your local shelter. Here are just a few reasons we love them. #1 – Soulful Eyes There is nothing more powerful than the soulful eyes of a senior dog. If only we could read their minds or understand what they are saying – the … Read more
Does the news about jerky treats have you feeling jerked around? You are not alone. Jerky is a meat product that is cut into strips, treated with additives (like salt) and then dried. Treats made of jerky have been connected with kidney disease in dogs. We have all heard of the toxic issues associated with feeding jerky treats that were sourced from outside the US, but in the last few years such stories seemed to fade into history. … Read more
We love it how random people show their love for dogs. Just like that woman who helped animals in need and fed stray dogs. She wasn’t part of any rescue organization, she just helped them because she just wanted to. And then her family was amazed when the stray dogs showed up at her funeral. A man in Thailand does the same thing. He bathes stray dogs around his village! This amazing guy rescued a stray dog in Thailand and … Read more
Old is beautiful. Puppies are cute, and so are senior dogs. Senior dogs are very sweet. They have years of experience with friendship. But old age can affect a dog’s physical capabilities. The once very energetic young dog, is now less active. Nevertheless, they are still the adorable and sweet dog that you always knew. In the video below you’ll see a senior dog doing his last agility run. Most of the time, people would think of dog agility as … Read more
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