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For people with physical disabilities, doing the laundry can be a difficult task. Even for people who are blessed with a service dog, most washing machines are designed for canine operators. That’s one one genius company decided to solve this problem! Forget coin operated wash, this unit is bark operated! Does your dog help out with everyday chores? Let us know in the comments below.
This adorable Australian Cattle Dog is very attached to one of his toys. That’s why when his owner decided it was time for a wash, he wasn’t too happy about it. He stood there the whole time waiting for it to come out! You’ve gotta see the adorable look on his face when he finally gets it back! Does your dog have a special toy they are attached to? Tell us in the comments below!
I hear it all the time as a dog trainer. “My dog pooped on the (fill in the blank) because he was made I (left him at home, brought home a cat, etc).” Why Do We Think That? It’s human nature to want to anthropomorphize our pets. When we get home and see whatever is it that she has done, the first thing we notice is that she has “that look” on her face. You know the one – head … Read more
When you’re a puppy, stairs can be intimidating. Heck, even adult dogs sometimes have trouble with them! But this adorable chocolate lab pups has conquered them once for all! Take a look at this hilariously awesome way he found to go down them. (hey, it’s kind of like getting an easy belly rub at the same time!) How does your dog deal with stairs? What about when they were a puppy?
There’s something loud and smelly on top of that bed, and Billy the dog is determined to see it! I’m not sure if he’s really trying to get on the bed, or he’s just playing an adorable game of peekaboo! Either way, I think these 2 cuties are destined to be best friends. How does your dog react to babies?
I’ve never seen anything like this! Sure, all of our dogs have a favorite toy, but Charcoal takes his favorite object to a new level! This video was published last month on YouTube and has since drawn hundreds of thousands of views. It contains clips pieced together of Charcoal and his beloved bucket, who are never apart! We promise you’ll love it! Tell us in the comments: what object(s) have your dog become attached to?
Some dog lovers are content to know everything about their dog. Others are eager to learn everything there is about dogs! Whether you’re interested in getting to know your pup better, or ALL dogs better, we have 10 fun facts here that don’t often come up in conversation. #1 – Puppies are born with 28 teeth but adult dogs have 42 teeth. Actually, they’re born toothless, but like human babies their teeth sit below the gumline until they come in. … Read more
The common belief is that if a dog is eating grass, their stomach must be upset. And sometimes dogs do vomit after eating vegetation. However, what about those dogs that just seem to “graze”? Recently, with the new spring grass, two of my shelties have become sheep – eating up the grass like candy with no vomiting. So, I decided to research why and went to the experts for the answers. Here’s what they said. Fresh Spring Greens Although dogs … Read more
Wallace’s inspiring story begins with a tragic cancer diagnosis. His doctors said that without chemotherapy, he would only live another 2-3 months. Wallace received support from his fans around the world and 7 months later was declared cancer free. The following video captures Wallace celebrating his 11th birthday. You’ve gotta see what’s in the box! We must warn you, you might want to grab a tissue first – this is so powerful. Sadly, one year later, Wallace was again diagnosed … Read more
You’ve done your homework, trained your dog “exactly” the way the instructor told you to and yet, his responses to you are spotty at best. You call him stubborn, stupid, and a bunch of other not-so-nice names as you throw the dog training handbook out the window and decide you have the World’s only “untrainable” dog. But did you know, YOU could be the reason your dog is not responding a hundred, ninety, even seventy percent of the time? What … Read more
#1 – Golden Retriever Touted as a great all-around family dog, this breed will snuggle with just about anything! Click page 2 below for the next breed
Have you seen this one yet? I can’t believe my eyes, I’ve never seen a turtle move like that! The dog seems equally surprised by the intelligent and agility of his new hard-shelled friend. By the end of the video, it seems the pup has given up and lets the turtle take the ball!
These 4 week old Alaskan Malamute pups might just be the cutest thing on the planet! And according to YouTube views, over 7 million people agree! My only complaint with this video is it’s only 7 seconds long. Really, why couldn’t they record more of this adorableness? Take a look for yourself 🙂
All she expected was a cellphone, but what she got instead shocked her! You’ve gotta see her precious reaction! Since then, her mom updates us that she’s become a wonderful dog momma to little Emma! And it turns out, Emma doesn’t like wearing that outfit much! (The Video’s uploader clarified that this was NOT the day they took the puppy home, they just chose to surprise her at the home the puppy came from)
Mental Health Dogs These highly intelligent dogs go through a rigorous training period where they may be taught to bring medication to their handler, backtrack if the handler becomes disoriented and lost, or identify hallucinations. Mental illness comes in varying degrees, each with its own idiosyncrasies. Dogs can be trained to handle most situations. PTSD Therapy Dogs Some people suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) have difficulty adjusting to a daily routine after what they had been through. Dogs … Read more
At 8 weeks old, Cooper the beagle discovered he has the ability to howl. In fact, he’s pretty darn good at it! The moment his owner took out the video camera, he wouldn’t stop showing it off! His owner tells us, “No, Cooper doesn’t do this at all hours of the day. He now only ever howls on command. Copper is the best beagle ever!” Does your dog howl? When did they discover their voice?
There may be nothing more stressful then wondering how your dog is going to get along with your new baby (or your friend’s, relative’s, etc.). And the scary news stories about attacks do nothing to calm those nerves. And while you cannot account for everything and there is no SURE way to know beforehand how your dog will be, Robin Bennett, CPDT-KA, expert dog trainer and author of several books and even a DVD series on dog body language, gave … Read more
When it comes to choosing the best food for our dogs, we take a lot into consideration. If they have allergies, our choices are often much more limited. But for the average owner with the healthy dog, we’re always desperately trying to maintain optimal nutrition and health. Recently, we’ve been warned so often about all of the terrible ingredients we should avoid. Some are even known carcinogens. So what exactly is good for our dogs? When looking through the ingredient … Read more
As a husky owner myself, I’ve always been a huge fan of Mishka the Talking Husky. This might be her most popular video ever, where she adorable says “I Love You” (after a little persuasion). The tone is in her voice is unmistakable though, isn’t it? If your dog could speak like this, what would he/she say?
Kyle Cochran is a 26 year-old insulin pump sales specialist in San Diego, California. At least, that’s his day job. When he is not working, he is working out in preparation for the chance to be the first American Ninja Warrior Champion. Kyle Cochran is no usual contestant, however. He has Type 1 Diabetes, but he is conquering it with a little help from his service dog, Leeloo. From Hunted… A woman found Leeloo, a Lab-Whippet mix, running from a … Read more
The eight finalist have been announced for the fourth annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™. Voting is now open to determine which courageous canine will be named this year’s American Hero Dog. The public is invited to submit one vote per day through September 15 on their site. The winner will be announced at the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel on September 27. The awards will be broadcast nationwide on Hallmark later in … Read more
We hate when dogs fight and normally we don’t show you such videos. But, this little Bichon hates dog-fights just as much as we do, and he isn’t afraid to let his friends know that! The Bichon-Boss comes running in when he ears what’s going on amongst his friends and proceeds to break it up. Not only that, but he appears to scold them once they’re broken up! Bravo, little guy. ♥ Are you surprised by the Bichon coming to … Read more
Ok let’s be honest, we all cheat on our workouts now and then! This adorable little sheltie just discovered a way to expend half the energy during his workout. And maybe, just maybe master won’t even notice! Watch his hilarious response when his owner does call him out on it! Priceless. Thanks America’s Funniest Home Videos! What do you think about dogs on treadmills? Would yours go for it? Mine prefers the real thing!
It’s not everyday you capture a dog meeting a hedgehog on video. But this youtube clip does just that! When Nimbus the dog meets his new friend “Poki Hontus”, things aren’t looking too promising at first. But once they get used to each other, things just get adorable. I just about died at the part where they ate “nom noms” together. How precious! Has your dog ever met a unique animal like a hedgehog? How did they react?
Sonny the French Bulldog is a proud new papa to 6 week old pups! He’s all fired up and ready to start playing with them. Time for the kiddos to learn how to have fun with dad! This is just adorable. The pups don’t know how to react at first, but they catch on. 🙂 Does your dog have pups of his own and if so, does he/she love playing with them too? ♥
Lakota, an Alaskan Malamute, thought up this routine all by herself – she wasn’t trained to do it! Can’t you just tell that these two have an amazing relationship? My favorite part is at the end when her owner is showing her the camera. She’s like “I don’t care dad, I just wanna cuddle!” It’s so cute I can barely stand it! 🙂 How much does your dog love cuddles? Tell us in the comments!
Probably the worst thing about medicating your dog is having to medicate your dog. While some of them are easily fooled into taking a pill like candy and seem to be unperturbed by shots, the majority of them are not fooled by the “oh look your pills a treat” routine and are not fans of being stuck by a needle. Disguising We are all familiar with the “spoonful of peanut butter to make the medicine go down” trick. However, not … Read more
There are few things in life more adorable than watching a sweet old dog interact with precious little kitty. It makes my heart happy to think about this retired military dog enjoying a life of leisure after serving his country well. Well done pup, we salute you! Our hats also go off to the kitten as well for her service to this veteran! 🙂 Tell us in the comments: Has your dog ever met a kitten? What happened?
Mishka, the world famous talking Siberian Husky, is no dummy. After her owner asks her a series of questions, (all of which she intelligently responds too), she asks her a surprising one, “Mishka, are you stupid?”. Her hilarious response nearly sent my morning coffee spewing out of my nose! 🙂 Can your dog talk like Mishka?
Stories don’t get much more amazing than this! When a state trooper’s GPS stopped working while responding to a call about a house fire, he was at in impasse. Not knowing where to go next, out of nowhere he sees an overly excited German Shepherd. The Trooper’s instincts as a dog musher kicked in, and something told him to follow the dog. The amazing video you’re about to see if the real recording of what happened that night! Has your … Read more
It’s not very often that you cheer watching people commit “vandalism”. But this is an exception! In this beautifully done commercial, 2 girls walk by a nice looking car and notice something inside they want. Thank goodness they did! We won’t give it away, watch for yourself! Imagine you’re walking through a parking lot on a blistering hot day. Suddenly you hear a muffled wimpering coming from a car. Upon closer inspection, you find a dog trapped inside, with its … Read more
I don’t know about you, but bath time in my house is chaotic. Can you imagine THREE dogs at once? That’s what they do at Life in the Dog House. Incredibly, these three aren’t too shabby when it comes to listening during bath time. I’m impressed! They only tried to escape once or twice :-p Do your dogs LOVE or HATE bath time? (I have one of each! You can’t keep the one out of the shower, and the other … Read more
Just because he’s a big dog, doesn’t mean he can’t be a BIG baby when it comes to swimming! ♥ This adorable video shows Sailor’s second swimming lesson, and we think it’s going… swimmingly! :-p Do your dogs love to swim or prefer to stay on dry land?
I 100% promise you this is the best spiker and dog video you’ll see today. At first, these 2 pups aren’t quite sure what to think and seem a little nervous. In fact, one of them doesn’t stay around for long! But by the end of the video, the other dog discovers this spider’s little secret. See for yourself! Tell us how your dog reacts to “real” spiders!
Although it’s only May, many parts of the country are already experiencing record-breaking heat, with temperatures in the three digits. Wanting to do what’s best for their dogs, many owners believe that shaving their long haired breeds help them cope with heat, in the same way that we shed layers as the temperature rises. But, this myth may actually be making your dog MORE uncomfortable. Their Coat is not YOUR Coat When we get hot, we shed layers. That’s because … Read more
These two cuties are living the life! And forget the frisbee, that’s so last year! Bring a balloon or two and off they go! 🙂 This would be so fun to witness in person, but I’m someone taped it because it’s got me smiling like crazy. My one dog would LOVE this idea – What about yours? (My other pup thinks they’re scary lol) How cute were they?! What do you think of playing with this frisbee-alternative at the park?
While serving in Afghanistan, U.S. military dog Layka was shot 4 times at point-blank range. Despite being shot, she still subdued the shooter, saving her handler’s life and the other members of the team. After 7 hours of surgery and the amputation of her leg, she made it through a survivor! Her handler, Staff Sgt. Julian McDonald, fought hard to adopt her and she’s now become a part of his own family. This is their story… Wasn’t that amazing?! We … Read more
According to the American Kennel Club, dog theft is on the rise. In fact, AKC has been tracking dog napping since 2007, and there was a 31% increase in 2013. It’s a scary thought, as we’d never want anyone to get their hands on our furry friends and do them harm. But why are people stealing dogs anyway? There are a number of reasons – all of them for money. Some dogs are stolen to be used in illegal fighting … Read more
Nearly one-in-five pets goes missing after being scared by the sound of fireworks, thunderstorms or other loud noises according to recent survey findings. Because having the right information at your fingertips is key when the unthinkable happens, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has developed its first-ever interactive smart phone app to help pet parents find their lost animals. Developed by the ASPCA and utilizing the latest field research, the free tool provides users … Read more
Since day one, Doogie has been Shane’s number one fan. What he does when Shane plays for him is absolutely adorable. I dare anyone to say that pit bulls are inherently evil after watching this! If you’d like to learn more about Doogie, check out his Facebook page here. How does your dog respond to music? Tell us in the comments below!
You handle your dog’s poop several times a day. But do you ever stop to think about it? Probably not, or people would say you were weird. However, your dog’s feces can help you determine if they are healthy, on food that agrees with them, and a host of other things that can help you determine if your dog’ systems are functioning normally. Christina Chambreau, DVM, CVH is an internationally known homeopathic veterinarian, lecturer and author, using homeopathy in her veterinary … Read more
Alright, alright. So the mail-lady drives away unscathed, but it’s still pretty remarkable what this dog does with her! I mean, seriously. My dogs are NOT a fan of our mail man, so I can appreciate a video like this. Any guesses to what happens? Did you totally see that coming or were your pleasantly surprised? 🙂
Grab a tissue! This video will have you crying from sadness at first and later it’ll have you crying from happiness. SO MANY EMOTIONS! This is by far, my most favorite rescue story to date and one you’ll want to take a few minutes to watch. It’s powerful and will surely restore your faith in humanity. How incredible was that?! Do you have any incredible rescue stories? Share them with us!
Umm, I’m speechless. I can barely ride my bike along with my one dog, a husky. Just look at this guy! That’s one well trained group of pooches. Obviously they respect their pack leader! When we stumbled on this video we have to admit we were a bit envious. To have a pack that size would be fun – challenging- but so fun. This guy pulls it off. He does it all with them – swimming, biking and more – … Read more
Sam was rescued from a dog fighting in which he lost part of his face. Despite the years of abuse, Sam responded well to his rescuers, which you will see in this powerful video. Just goes to prove that there is no such thing as a bad dog, only bad owners! At 2:50, you will cry your eyes out, but in a good way. 🙂 What a WONDERFUL rescue story! If you believe in what the Humane Society is doing, … Read more
A Daddy’s girl indeed! This sweet dog is SO happy because her solider-Daddy is home after over 6 months of separation. And in case he was at all worried she might not remember him, she makes sure to give him quite the welcome!!! Turn those speakers on, sit back and enjoy! This one will have you smiling instantly. How adorable was that!?! Does your dog respond similarly when you’re gone for a while?
Summer is the perfect time to get your child more involved with the family dog. Whether it’s a new puppy, adult rescue, or a dog you have had for years, these games can teach both dogs and kids something new. And, they will cost you next to nothing to keep your child busy for at least an hour. Red Light- Green Light Remember this game? Not sure kids still play this, but the rules are simple enough AND it’s the … Read more
I’ve gotta admit, some of these made me spit coffee out of my mouth! Tell us, how does your dog or cat react to kisses? Love them or hate them?
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