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Pit Bulls have gotten a bad rap over the years. And even though there’s a lot of information about how this breed is just like any other dog, there are still people who discriminate. If Pit Bulls are raised right and if they are socialized, they are in fact very sweet and friendly dogs. Ask any responsible Pit Bull owner! He’ll tell you! So to those ignorant people who still discriminate the breed, this video is for you! Buzzfeed has … Read more
Ever wondered what your dog was thinking when he looks at you? Here are 15 things your dog would probably want you to know if he could speak your language. #1 – I depend on you for my well-being – Don’t let me down. #2 – Before you strike me, remember that I trusted you to treat me well. #3 – Give me time to understand what you want #4 – Before you blame me, ask yourself if you did all you could … Read more
A quadruple amputee dog from Loveland Colorado had become the second dog ever to get prosthetic limbs! Meet Brutus the Rottweiler. Brutus ended up disabled because he got frostbite on all his four paws. Then his breeder amputated the damage, maiming him in the process. Luckily, Brutus was rescued and is now living with her foster mom, Laura Aquilana. Laura takes Brutus walking around the block. Walking outside may not be a challenge for other dogs, but Brutus is still … Read more
One of the biggest problems with dogs around the world is the increasing rate of obesity. Although it’s a dangerous condition that needs to be addressed, it typically doesn’t happen from a lack of care. In fact, it’s typically too much love that makes dogs fat! Dogs love food, so owners feed them as an offering of affection. There’s nothing wrong with that, but there is something wrong with keeping a dog at an unhealthy weight. Luckily there are a … Read more
Dogs have such amazing skills! They are easy to train, and a lot of them are so eager to learn. Remember that dog named Norman? We were so amazed when we saw him riding the bike (with training wheels, of course!)! And now another talented dog has caught our attention! This dog was featured in America’s Funniest Videos YouTube channel because he can ride the scooter like a pro! Yup, he rides it like humans do! Check out the video … Read more
All dogs should have some sort of basic obedience training, but unfortunately many owners seem get lazy and lose interest in training their dogs. This is bad not only because you’re likely to end up with an uncontrollable dog with bad manners, but it will make your dog unhappy because they end up having no structure and no idea what you want from them. But beyond basic manners and house training, there are other commands you can teach your dog … Read more
We all love animal friendships! We find these friendships beautiful and amazing, because despite their differences, they have learned to get along with each other, and they absolutely love each other! And now we have another unusual animal friendship that will make you smile! Remember that classic story “The Fox and The Hound”? This friendship is the real-life take on that story! The friendship between the fox and the dog started when a farmer found a stray fox, brought him … Read more
We’ve seen dogs with such strong maternal bonds that they adopt other baby animals. Remember that dog who adopted orphaned kittens, and even started producing milk for them? We were so amazed by that story! But what we have for you today is the other way around. Another animal has fallen in love with newborn puppies! This video is so cute that in just a span of 4 days, the video already has over 1 million views! In the video … Read more
Nothing like a cat/dog friendship to warm your heart, no matter how cold the weather is. Meet Pitty and Kitty. When this dog and cat duo was found by rescuers on the side of the street in Texas, Kitty was just 2 days old and being nursed by Pitty, a pitbull dog. It was clear the two shared an incredible bond, but Pitty’s milk was drying up, and Kitty’s health needed urgent attention. When they were briefly separated so Kitty could … Read more
What’s cuter than a dog video? A dog video with babies or kids in it! And we love the precious moment when a dog meets the baby for the first time! They get so curious at first, and then you’ll see them fall in love with the baby. Some of them would even get so protective! Just like that video of a German Shepherd protecting the baby from a very curious Husky! In the video below, you’ll see two Boxers … Read more
Yesterday was #NationalPuppyDay and there was a whole lot of cuteness on Twitter in celebration. Missed it? That’s okay, we have the top 25 tweets of #NationalPuppyDay to brighten up your day. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Click page 2 below for the next Tweets!
Regardless of the dog you have decided to share your life with, there are certain behavior challenges we all have to face. On a really bad day, it can be enough to make you want to scream. But, before you do, stop and think about these two things: Every dog owner has felt like you do – they got through it and so will you. Correction (yelling or other forms of punishment) don’t work. The dog usually doesn’t understand why … Read more
After his owner was convicted of dog fighting, Murdock, a seven-year-old staffie mix, spent the next eight months in isolation at Hempstead Town Animal Shelter in Hempstead, New York. It’s believed he may have been a bait dog. He had to wait until the trial was over and his owner was found guilty before he could start a new life. Now, he needs a home. Yes, he has a few physical scars from his past life – blind in one … Read more
Do you play hide and seek with your dogs? Dogs are great in playing hide and seek! And it’s because they have a powerful sense of smell that can lead their noses right to where you are! All they have to do is follow the scent! Usually, when people play hide and seek, they’d find a corner or somewhere that can totally hide them. But this guy “hides” in an unusual place. So the guy hides and then they let … Read more
All dogs need some level of obedience training, but that doesn’t mean you need to become the next world champion team. Some owners think they’re dogs are good enough without being trained or don’t want to spend the time and money required to successfully teach basic house manners. But there are many reasons you should take your dog or puppy to an obedience class. Whether it’s a group class at a local pet store that teaches beginning obedience or you … Read more
To those people who think dogs don’t have emotions, think again! We’ve featured a lot of videos proving dogs can in fact feel emotions. There’s even an upcoming movie about a dog who is mourning the loss of his owner; and that movie is based on true events. Dogs can feel emotions. They feel happy, they can feel worried, and they can feel sad. This story we have for you is another proof of that. In Mérida Mexico, a woman … Read more
The footage you are about to see may not be new, but it proposes a very serious question: How far would you go to protect someone that you love? Dogs ARE family, and I would risk my own safety in a heartbeat to know that my fur kids were safe from danger. End of story. When Jarrod Martin watched in horror as his apartment building quickly engulfed in flames, he pleaded with firefighters to go in and save his dog. … Read more
One known cure for a very bad day is a puppy video 🙂 If you’re a doglover, a puppy video will always make you smile! So to those who are in need of their daily dose of cuteness, we bring cuteness times five: four adorable Boxer puppies playing with their mom. A Boxer named JuneBug loves to play with her 6-week-old puppies. You can see her and her four pups playing and having fun in the video below! And as … Read more
When a police asks us to stop or pull over, most of us would begin to worry what we might have done wrong. It’s because when the police usually ask people to stop or pull over, it’s because they did something wrong or may have violated the law. So imagine the surprise of the individuals in the video below, when a cop suddenly asks them to stop. I’m sure they’re they began to search their heads what they may have … Read more
Two swimmers at Ventura beach in California were caught in a dangerous riptide. The one who came to their rescue was not a lifeguard, but a helpful Bernese Mountain Dog. Meet Nico, a 3-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog who just save the lives of a couple who were trapped by the strong current at Ventura Beach. Nico’s owner, Dan Clarke, who is a former lifeguard, had just recently adopted Nico. He said that during the incident, Nico paddled to the struggling … Read more
Sometimes, all you need to make a hilarious video is a camera, a dog, and a shadow. Yup, some dogs have strange reactions when they see a shadow, sometimes even their very own shadow! Remember that video of a dog arguing with the shadow of his human’s hand? Oh we loved that one! And how about that adorable video of a dog jumping at a baby’s shadow, then the baby starts mimicking the jumping dog? That was so cute! The … Read more
Catching something is one of the simple tricks that dogs can learn. In fact, a dog can easily catch something if you throw him either a ball or a treat! Now this dog named Fritz is still learning how to catch. However, his humans have observed that Fritz can’t seem to catch anything. So they decided to document and take a video of Fritz every time they throw him something to catch. Don’t worry, nothing is wrong with his eyes. … Read more
So many dogs sit in shelters across the US, patiently, vulnerably waiting for their chance to experience the unconditional love of a family each of them deserves. Deciding to adopt means giving a dog a second chance, and if the video below is any indication, they definitely feel appreciative! The video compilation, produced by The Dodo, features several rescue dogs leaving their shelters and heading home for the first time. Their reactions range from reluctantly excited to full blown ecstatic. … Read more
The story of the poor little dog chasing down the pick-up that contained her supposed owners after they dumped her at a Shell gas station in Slide, Louisiana is getting a chance at a happy ending. World News Videos | US News Videos It started a few weeks ago, when Laurie Hollis captured the below image of a little dog chasing after a truck. The owners of the German shepherd mix, named Butterbean, were then tracked down. Jeff Dorson, director … Read more
There’s a saying, “You can’t teach old dog new tricks.” Do you believe in that? Well I certainly don’t. I believe old dogs still have a lot of potential! In fact, they’re even smarter than younger dogs. And if you don’t believe that, then the old dog in the video below will definitely prove you wrong! Here we have another hilarious and adorable video from America’s Funniest Videos (AFV)! In the video below, you’ll see two Boxers, an older one … Read more
I’m sure you’ve heard of the saying “If you think dogs can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving your dog only two of them.” (quote by Phil Pastoret). Well it’s true! Dogs can really count. And if you still don’t believe it, watch the video below! A guy holds up one treat in front of three Boxers. And just like any other dog, these three are all staring at that single treat! These dogs … Read more
Why do dogs eat grass? It is common question and there are lots of guesses. It seems to be a commonly held belief that dogs eat grass when they feel nauseated and many of my clients mention this to me upon presentation of a vomiting dog. Other people think that it is an indication of a dietary deficiency. When I looked into this phenomenon further, I discovered that not much research has been done on the subject. One group of … Read more
Feeling a little down today? Well we’ve got just the thing to make you smile! Someone just caught one of the most precious moments on video! For your daily dose of cuteness we bring you this adorable video of a cute kitten and two beautiful Dalmatians! This adorable kitty named Squirt is feeling really sleepy. He’s sitting beside his big brother, a Dalmatian, who’s also about to take a nap. And just when you think things won’t get any cuter, … Read more
Dogs have different quirks. And those quirks are one of the reasons why we love them. Those cute little quirks make us laugh! And the Bulldog in the video below has his own unique quirk. This English Bulldog has some issues with something harmless inside the house. Well, he kinda hates the door. Yup, you got that right, the door! For some reason, he just keeps on barking at it. He barks at it and “headbutts” it. And every time … Read more
We all know dogs are therapeutic to the soul, but what about to your immune system? When we were little, our mothers always told us “dog mouths are dirty.” But then another school came along and said that dog’s mouths were actually cleaner than humans. And then that was refuted by science. But could those germs be good for you? This video describes a new study that will be conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona to understand whether … Read more
Does your dog love to sleep on the couch? Most (if not all) dogs love to take naps on the couch. In fact, some of them wouldn’t even share it! They’d hog the couch and have all the space for themselves. The dog in the video below is so exhausted that he immediately took a nap on the couch when he got home. After a long day at the daycare, Apollo the dog fell on a deep sleep on the … Read more
It’s truly amazing how dogs are able to help us – presumably the more intelligent species – in ways other human’s cannot. Many children struggle with reading, especially out loud. Whether it’s because of a learning or mental disability, or something like shyness or a speech impediment, these kids don’t enjoy reading and they especially don’t want to read to anyone else. Enter the reading dog. Reading dogs are great for kids who have a hard time reading out of … Read more
Sometimes in the evenings around my house in Tennessee, we can hear the plaintive cries of neighborhood dogs and coyotes. Many times they seem to be responding to sirens or the howls of other dogs. I have heard people say that the sirens may hurt their sensitive ears. My dogs join in and I wanted to know what science says about why dogs howl. Many animal species use long-range calls to establish their use of space and their relationships with … Read more
“How many clowns can you fit into a clown car?” I’m sure you’re all familiar with that question. A clown car, often used as a prop in a circus or in a gag film, is used in a routine where a lot of clowns emerge from one tiny car. The video below is kinda similar to that. Except that it’s a dog house. They call it “The Basset Hound Clown Car”. It’s a doghouse but it can fit more than … Read more
A lot of dogs have done admirable and heroic acts. We’ve seen that mother dog who found a baby, and saved it’s life by keeping it warm. And did you see that video that tells the story about a blind dog rescuing a drowning girl? That was amazing! We found another hero dog who saved a baby’s life! In Thailand, a dog named Pui rescued a newborn baby from the trash dump. Pui found a plastic bag that had a … Read more
Talk It Up TV (by the Talk It Up Foundation) is an award winning web series that is all about sharing uplifting stories. They launched a Life Improvement Project where they give away $1000 to the viewer who has the most compelling and touching story. The winner will also have the opportunity to share his/her story on the show. But when they found their winner, they knew they just can’t stop at $1000. After months of deliberation, they chose a … Read more
A big “Thank You” to DogVacay for sponsoring this post. We love the way their people love on our dogs. If you are looking for a dog sitter, their website will help you can find the perfect one near you. Just click here to search your area for a screened sitter. Source: DogVacay.com Hey Mom & Dad. How do you like my couch? Have a seat and rest for a while – no rush. Source: DogVacay.com I seriously had … Read more
Tellington TTouch Training (TTouch), was developed by internationally-recognized animal expert Linda Tellington-Jones. It Is a “specialized approach to the care and training of our companion animals, horses and exotic animals, as well as for the physical and emotional well-being of humans.” Although hard to describe on paper, TTouch at its most basic, is a series of touches, lifts and slides that will “improve behavior, enhance performance and health and teach a dog to learn willingly.” The below video explains a … Read more
What would your dog do if he finds 10 chicks? Most dogs would love to chase them (I know mine would!). But this dog did something different. She acted on her maternal instincts and adopted 10 orphaned baby chicks! Everyone, meet Bailey, a Retriever mix who found 10 orphaned chicks. The chicks just appeared from nowhere and it seems like they’ve lost their mother. So with no mother to take care of these 10 babies, Bailey steps in and becomes … Read more
They say cats and dogs are mortal enemies. Well we know that some of them do get along. In fact some of them are the best of friends. The first meeting can be tricky though; it may be love at first sight, but it can be a little rocky too! And later on, when they both live in the same house, they become like siblings, and with that comes a little sibling rivalry. What we have here for you is … Read more
We doglovers love dog movies. But it really breaks our hearts to see a dog suffering in a movie. This upcoming dog movie “Max” will leave every moviegoer in tears. Watching the trailer has torn the hearts out of many. This movie by Warner Bros. is based on true events. It tells the story about Max, a dog who is mourning the death of his handler, a U.S. Marine named Kyle Wincott. Max and Kyle were deployed to Afghanistan where … Read more
It doesn’t matter how long we’ve been gone from the house. Our dogs will always give us the best welcome home greeting! It’s such wonderful feeling to know that someone has noticed that you’re gone; it’s nice to know that you were missed, and that somebody is so happy and eager to see you come back home! I’m sure everyone who lives with a loving dog agrees! Right? In the video below, you’ll see a woman who’s returning home after … Read more
Anyone who has ever brought a new puppy home knows that they love to do two things: explore, and sleep. It’s always so adorable to see an excited baby dog go from running around and getting to know his surroundings one minute, playing with anyone in site, to plopping down and indulging in a lazy nap. A lot of times, despite how tired they are, pups don’t actually want to fall asleep. They try and try to fight it, but … Read more
How much would you sacrifice to save your dog? Would you risk your life to save your dog’s life? A man from New York made the ultimate sacrifice to rescue his dog. 34-year-old Garvin Anthony Brown, drowned while he was rescuing his dog who fell through a frozen pond. Brown was a Brooklyn DJ; Tony Trixx was his stage name. His beloved dog’s name is Rudy, a German Shepherd mix. Gavin and his fiance were on a weekend trip in … Read more
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Ever wondered how your dog is feeling? Of course you have, we all have! And while some emotions may be harder to pinpoint, boredom is one that most dogs display quite clearly. Here are 12 signs that your dog is bored and needs something to do. One thing to note: a lot of these can also be signs … Read more
Dog owners would find this question to be ridiculous in the face of what they see from their dogs that seems to be jealous behavior. I have always heard about dogs’ jealous guarding of a special human or a resource from my clients so I wanted to look into this more. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard from a wife that the dog growls at the husband when he approaches or touches the wife when the … Read more
Jannina Laaksonen is a pit bull mom with a mission. To dispel breed stigmas and encourage adoption. But she is going about it in a very non-traditional way – through humor. Lasskonen’s social media sites are filled with photos and videos of her two pit bull mixes, Sookie and Ivy, re-enacting movies, performing tricks and just being goofy. Meet The Girls Sookie When Laaksonen adopted Sookie in 2011, she had no experience with bully breeds. She went to the shelter … Read more
Spring may be coming, but there’s still some snow around! While some are simply playing with the snow, throwing snowballs, or making a snowman, this fabulous Dachshund is doing something very awesome! He’s out skiing with his human! Remember that video of a Dachshund dressed as a chef and making grilled Bruschetta? Yup, we’re talking about Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund! Crusoe the weiner dog is out of the kitchen and is now having a fantabulous time skiing at a ski … Read more
In Bay Villiage Ohio, the news crew of WKYC saved a black Labrador named Kimberly after being stranded on ice for five days. Kimberly had run away from her home in Lorain, Ohio. She somehow ended up thirty (30) kilometers away from her home, on the frozen Lake Erie. The Coast Guard crew said that an air mission to save the dog was too difficult. The Coast Guard and the Fire Department had been trying to rescue poor Kimberly, but … Read more
Life can be crazy, especially if you own a dog. Between feeding, grooming, exercising, training, playing, pottying…well, you can start to feel like you spend all your time (and money!) caring for your dog and not enjoying him. Here are 20 hacks to help you spend less time doing the “chores” associated with dog ownership, so you have more time to just enjoy your best friend. #1 – Giant Carabiner for Walking Use one of these giant carabiner to hold … Read more
Easter is early this year, so don’t delay in picking out these fun and festive toys, treats and accessories for your dog. After all, what dog doesn’t want a basket of goodies on Easter morning? For added fun, hide it and let them sniff it out. Cute Tip: instead of using fake grass in your dog’s basket (unsafe!), use real wheat “cat” grass clippings. It smells good and it’s okay if your dog eats some of it. #1 –Toys “R”Us … Read more
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