So You Need a Dog Trainer? Where to Find and How to Hire Them
Unless an owner decides to enroll in group training classes at a big box pet store or specialized training facility, how would one go about finding a private in home dog trainer? Referrals Most groomers, veterinarians, dog related businesses or other small businesses (coffee shops, used bookstores, etc.) should have a business card display where trainers may leave their card. Some of these trainers may have worked with the dog professionals, hoping for a decent referral. Ask neighbors, friends, and … Read more
The Most Popular Dog Breeds In 10 Of Largest Countries
Have you ever wondered what the most popular dog breeds are around the world? Perhaps their different in your country than another. Not surprisingly, many breeds are popular due to their ability to make great house dogs, but not all country shares the same love. Find out what breeds some countries prefer below! #1 – Great Britain The Cocker Spaniel rises a close second behind the powerhouse Labrador Retriever. This loyal breed dog is set for tea time or play … Read more
Meet Bob the Dog, the World’s Most Effective Alarm Clock. This is SO Funny!
They say there are two kinds of people. Morning people, and people who want to kill morning people. I happen to be the latter 🙂 However, if I had an alarm clock as effective (and cute) and Bob the Weimaraner, I might have an easier time getting going in the AM! Watch and laugh at what this pup does to his owner every morning! Is your dog a morning person? What tactics has he/she used to wake you up? Tell … Read more
12 Dogs Who Love To Annoy Cats Just For Fun
Heaven Has a Special Place for Firefighters Who Save Dogs [12 PICS]
Man Foolishly Tries to Bathe 200 lb. Dog in Lake. What Happens Is Hilarious
Apparently, this video started out as some kind of instructional example of how to bath a Great Pyrenees in a lake. But then it when horribly (and hilariously) wrong! I can’t understand much of what this guy is saying, but I’m not sure he knows what he’s talking about. We certainly know who is boss by the end of the video! 🙂 We’ve all had our bath time blunders, haven’t we? Tell us about your the bath time adventures you’ve … Read more
Dogs mimic crawling baby. Dogs create maybe the cutest video EVER!
Ready, set, go! Watch in adorable awe as these 2 dogs mimic the baby and attempt to race him! I love when the baby looks back at them and is like, “Hey, are you mocking me?”. (Just wait until the little guy starts walking, what will the dogs do then?!) At 0:23, it’s clear who wins the race, but we say it’s a 3 way tie if they’re competing on cuteness! 🙂 As adorable as this was, what’s up … Read more
These Dogs Winked, and Their Owners Caught It On Camera. So Cute!
Someone made a video of just dogs & babies, and I can’t stop watching it!
Quick: Tell me the 2 things in the world that bring us the most joy! I bet most of you would say dogs and babies! Well, someone had the genius idea of compiling the world’s cutest video clips of dogs interacting with babies. If you’re like me, you won’t be able to stop watching this! Especially the first clip, that laughter is SO contagious! Which video clip was your favorite? Do you have any cute photos/video of your kids or … Read more
8 Things In Your Backyard Right Now That Could Be Deadly For Dogs
We always think of our backyards as the safest place for our dogs – we put up sturdy, tall fences, make sure the gates are escape proof and feel confident about leaving our pups outside unattended for some sunshine and exercise. And yet almost all of our yards have these 8 deadly objects waiting to cause a tragedy. Of course, we’re not saying you can’t have these objects in your back yard at all. But we do need to be … Read more
12 Dogs With Absolutely Breathtaking Blue Eyes
This Dog Does Something So Unbelievable, This Mother Had To Record It!
It wasn’t long ago I was a first time dad, and boy were diaper changes stressful! I definitely could have used a hand! Enter Charlie the Beagle, a proud brother to this beautiful new baby. His owner decided to do something awesome as a training exercise! I love how right before he dumps the diaper in the trash, he takes a minute to sniff it a bit. “Would this make a good toy? Oh yuck, nevermind!” Have you ever trained … Read more
When Puppies Attack: 12 Impossibly Cute Pics
How Can You Not Love These 12 Dogs, Even After They Did THIS! :)
12 Dogs With a Habit of Stealing Some Really Funny Things
These 12 Pics of a Husky Raised by Cats Are Taking the Internet by Storm
The Whole World Has Fallen In Love with a Dog Who Can’t Catch Treats!
Nana, a gorgeous, 130 lb. Great Pyrenees named after the dog from Peter Pan, has a lot of great qualities. For one, she’s stunningly beautiful. However, one of her better skills is definitely NOT catching treats! Watch as she tries, and tries again to catch a treat thrown to her. It’s ok sweet baby, we love you anyway! Make sure you watch until the end, when she finally gets rewarded 🙂 We’re glad to see she finally gets rewarded at … Read more
4 Natural Dog Anxiety Treatments
Every dog is unique and different, there is no cookie cutter answer for an anxiety induced situation. It takes trial, error, and patience to find what works within the pack. As a dog trainer who believes whole heartedly in exploring natural alternatives before anything else, the following ideas were things I found that worked well with several of my clients who suffer from chronic anxiety… and their owners too. Safe Haven Create a safe “happy” place for the dog to … Read more
Dog Flu: What is it, and how can it be avoided?
Avian flu, swine, flu, equine flu and now there’s dog flu? Several communities throughout the United States are spreading the word on the dangers of dog flu, because there has been a surge of cases this season. What is it? What are the symptoms? Is it treatable? Can humans contract it? Read on to find out the answers and more… What Is The Dog Flu? It is a viral infection like any other type of flu and first discovered in … Read more
URGENT: Dog & Cat Food Recall Just Issued
May 14th, 2014 – Bravo Raw Pet Foods has issued a recall of due to a potential contamination with Listeria, a harmful organism that can cause severe illness or even death for younger children or the elderly. The organism can also cause illness for healthy individuals, including high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea. While it’s rare for healthy pets to become affected, the symptoms may be similar to that ones listed above of a healthy individual. … Read more
Pet insurance: Necessity or Waste of Money?
Insurance: everyone needs it. Car, life, health, home… there are insurance plans for everyone, including pets. Several companies now offer pet insurance. Depending on the age of the dog (and other exceptions) a monthly fee is billed. Does it provide another headache in an emergency or peace of mind? Most pet insurance companies reimburse the owner up to a certain amount, a couple up to one hundred percent. Very few companies work directly with the vet’s office. Is it worth … Read more
12 Pics of Dogs Running with Adorably Awkward Faces
When she gave her 3 dogs a treat, she NEVER expected this. How Sneaky!
The video is only 18 seconds, but it might leave you laughing for 18 minutes! 🙂 It’s always the little ones you have to watch out for isn’t it? Before these 2 bigger dogs even knew what had happened, BAM, they’re gone. I think someone needs to learn to share! SHARE this to spread the laughs! Tell us about your experience in the comments. Do your dogs steal from each other? Is it always the little ones bullying the big … Read more
Puppy Discovers Her Voice for the First Time, and The Whole World Melts!
Ready for the best 17 seconds of your day? Make sure your speakers are on, because you’re about to hear the voice of sweet little Maeby, who is discovering her howl for the first time! It doesn’t get much cuter than this. With each howl, she will steal another piece of your heart. By the end of your video, you’ll be a head over heels in love! 🙂 What do you think this little sweetie is saying? Tell us in … Read more
I’m speechless about what this dog did to save her family! (TISSUE ALERT)
They say pit bulls are mean and vicious. Well, maybe in THIS situation, they are. When 4 intruders broke into this family’s home, they never expected the reaction they got from the family dog. One of the intruders pointed a shotgun at the father. What happened next will amaze and inspire you! Make sure you have tissues ready! This is exactly why people consider their dogs family, and not pets. How wonderful that they were able to raise all the … Read more
12 Photos of Selfless Dogs Who Adopted Other Animals
10 Ways to Pamper Your Dog on a Budget
Ever wondered how to give your pups the best pampering, but can’t afford a full spa day or a fancy foam dog bed? Luckily, what our dogs value most is something money can’t buy – love and attention from you! Here are some great ideas for the dog lover on a budget who is looking to splurge on their pooch! #1 – Homemade Meal Instead of his normal commercial dog food, fix the dog a homemade meal. Not only will … Read more
12 Priceless Photos Of Dogs Enjoying Their Ride Home From A Shelter
There’s nothing like the feeling of freedom–especially for a dog that has been praying for a miracle to come their way. Sometimes days turn into weeks, weeks quickly to months, and when their “lucky” number gets called, at last they get a taste of everything they’ve ever wanted–freedom and a loving, forever home!
Just a Boring Video of a Dog Playing Fetch. Until You Learn His Secret. WOW!
This is one of those videos that makes you believe ANYTHING is possible. I just melted watching how excited Kellar gets when waiting for the ball to be thrown! He’s overwhelmed with excitement! But just wait until you hear his “secret”! We’re not going to spoil it for you, watch yourself and be amazed! I just love the fact that animals DO NOT believe in disabilities! Have you ever encountered a dog with a disability? What impress you the most … Read more
6 Common Dog Expressions and Their Origins
Everyone has grown up with dog phrases such as “Raining Cats and Dogs” or “The Dog Days of Summer”. Where did these expressions come from? Is there a rhyme or a reason to these expressions or are they merely fun to quote. Listed below are six common dog expressions, their origins and meanings. Enjoy! Please excuse me, I gotta to see a man about a dog. “The Dog Days of Summer” This is the hot, lethargic period between July … Read more
12 Photos That Prove No Childhood Is Complete Without a Dog
HILARIOUS: Dogs Annoying Cats With Their Friendship
I dare you not to smile while watching this. We bet you a bag of dog food that you can’t! These pups want nothing more than a furry friend, but the kitties want nothing to do with them! Being a husky owner myself, my favorite clip has to be the first one! 🙂 SHARE this video to spread the smiles! Dog owners: How does your dog act around cats? Cat owners: How does your cat react to dogs?
Bulldog Daddy Meets His Baby Daughter For the First Time! [ADORABLE]
At first, I think he’s struggling to be that affectionate father. You know, male English Bulldogs have a tough personality to uphold, right? Then around 1:12, I can almost hear him thinking, “hey, you’re kinda cute!” By 1:57, I think he’s madly in love! He even goes in for the butt sniff a few seconds later. My favorite part is at 2:13 where you can hear him asking, “Are you ready play!?” Something tells me this guy is going to … Read more
GONE VIRAL: A truckload of dogs has the time of their life at the beach!
*** It’s official, over 1 million of you have shared this video on our website!!! *** When you lookup “happiness” in the dictionary, there will now be a reference to THIS video! Posted 5 days ago on YouTube, this video is taking the internet by storm. The story behind it is totally awesome! Apparently the Malibu Dog Training Company takes it’s students from their “off leash” program to the beach after graduation. Afterwards they clean them up, trim their nails, and bring … Read more
The World’s 12 Most Photogenic Dogs. How They Took These Pictures, I Don’t Even Know
How To Be The World’s Worst Dog Owner in 1 Easy Step
Step #1: Leave Dog In Car On a Hot Day Yep, it’s a simple as that. Dogs can suffer heatstroke or brain damage from heat in as little as 15 minutes. And though you might think you’re “only leaving the dog for a minute”, Remember, you can’t fully control how long you’ll be in the store. You might get stuck in line. You might get distracted by something you didn’t go in for. Remember, the temperature outside your car is … Read more
5 Lesser Known Household Items That Are Toxic to Dogs
Most owners know of the common dangers to their dogs. Don’t feed them chocolate (No matter how heartbreaking the sad face is). Antifreeze is a huge no-no. Keep the mouse poison out of reach for dogs. However, there are a few rather innocent items out there that may be potentially life threatening Oxygen absorbers Those little packets placed in food packages, dog treats, Shoe boxes. They are placed there to absorb moisture and oxygen to keep products fresh. Some of … Read more
12 Dogs Who Have Mastered The Art of Cuddling
5 Free Dog Toys You Can Make from Stuff Around The House
Dog owners spend billions of dollars a year on their dogs, and a huge percentage of that is on toys. Especially if you have a dog that is only satisfied when the kill has taken place and the toy is sufficiently destroyed. For those dogs, you probably spend more money on toys than anyone and you might start to wonder why, considering they only last a few hours, tops. If you have a destroyer in the house, or are environmentally … Read more
I’ve Seen A Lot of Army Dog Reunions. But THIS ONE! Wow So Moving!
Sgt. Jason Bos thought he had a 10% chance of ever seeing his bomb sniffing dog Cila again. But when he found out she was retiring, he jumped at the chance for them to be together. I’ve seen a lot of these types of videos, but never where the owner and dog were THIS excited. Brought tears to my eyes! Share this amazing video! My favorite part was Sgt. Bos talking at the beginning of the video about how we … Read more
Many dog owners have NO IDEA this is hurting their dogs!
Many dog owners have a very wrong view of their dog pads (feet). Especially in the summer, dog pads are extremely vulnerable to burns. If you take nothing away from this graphic, remember this “Press the back of your hand firmly against the asphalt for 7 seconds to verify that it will be comfortable to your dog.” If it hurts you, it hurts them! Please SHARE to spread the word! Please SHARE to spread the word!
I Can’t Believe My Eyes! This Dog Can Actually Solve Math Problems!
A sweet dog in China has surfaced on the internet in the past few days. Five year old DuoDuo lives in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, with her owner Mr. Xiu… Who appears to have gone above and beyond normal dog training with his precious pooch! 🙂 Mr Xiu has been training DuoDuo to do mental arithmetic since she was 4 months old. Wait a second, what?!?! Yep you read that correctly! This means she can add, subtract, multiple and divide! “How?” … Read more
12 Dogs Who Don’t Fully Understand Their Size
Dog Hijacks Sled and Creates Home Video They’ll NEVER Forget!
What happens when you tell the dog they can’t go sledding with you? Well watch out, you might just get your sled hijacked! This little feisty pup wouldn’t take no for an answer. Check out what he did! SHARE the laughs! After all, dogs are family right? They should get to participate in everything! SHARE the laughs!
Think USA Made Pet Foods Are Safe? Think Again
After the scares on all the products manufactured in China, American dog owners turned to USA-made products that touted themselves as “all natural, made from the finest ingredients and SAFE.” In response, the market was flooded with new products made on our soils, as well as old products being re-made in the USA after their sales fell. But are USA Made Pet Foods, by default, safe? A study released by the Consumer Council of Hong Kong is sparking heated controversy … Read more
Unique Chihuahua, Rikki, Finds Home And Best Friend. Beautiful Story!
There are so many dogs in need of a home. Can you just imagine how many of those are older, disabled and deformed, maybe even diseased in someway? All of those reasons are preventing them from being adopted! The younger, healthy ones are typically picked first leaving some dogs waiting for their forever home, well… for forever! It’s such a sad situation. It takes a special kind of person and family to welcome a unique dog into their home, and … Read more
TRENDING: 2 Stranded Dogs Dramatically Rescued. This is a MUST SEE!
We don’t know much about the video you’re about to see. It was uploaded to YouTube on April 27th by someone by the name of “Ben P.” Some have speculated that this is a rescue dog in training. Whatever the situation, bravo to Robbie for his heroic effort! Whether in training or not, he’s going to make a wonderful rescue dog and a perfect companion. Did this video inspire you? Share it with your friends!
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