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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

What a big smile! - Source Two Basset Hounds running! - Source Here's another one trying to run as fast as he can! - Source You look surprised! - Source Run before they catch you! - Source Keep that smile as you run! - Source Look! A stick! - Source I wonder what this dog is running from! - Source I bet this is his 'welcome home' face! - Source Who says Bulldogs don't run? - Source Awww...what a face! ... Read more

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

A mother is a mother... - Source I guess the maternal instinct doesn't choose what species to take care of. - Source A dog adopted a white lion cub! Too cute! - Source A boxer and a kid! Just adorable! - Source Who knew a dog and a monkey can get along well. - Source Awww...so sweet and so precious! - Source A dog nursing 3 cubs? What an amazing mommy! - Source These two are a perfect match! Don't ... Read more

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

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

When a kid has a dog, she'll always have someone to hang out with. - Source When a kid is having a having a bad day, she can always count on her dog to make her feel better. - Source Playtime is always better when there's someone to play with. - Source When in need of kisses, a kid can always count on her dog to give her some! - Source Every kid needs a dog to cuddle and watch ... Read more

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

Smile for the family portrait! - Source Aww...aren't these doggies beautiful? Love the smiles! - Source Can your doggy smile on command? - Source What do you think of this dog's lovely smile! - Source A bird and a dog playing chess! Amazing photo! - Source What a beautiful day, and what a happy face this dog has! - Source Pose, wink, and smile! That's one photogenic doggy! - Source Check out this doggy's smile! - Source Jump + Say ... Read more

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

When there's no room in the couch, you gotta improvise. - Source Share the couch. There's always room for one more! - Source Or you could always share a table. You can make it work by cuddling the right way! - Source Doesn't matter if you're big or small! We all love cuddles! - Source If you can't find a pillow to rest your head on, you can always lean on each other. - Source Spooning is a great way ... Read more

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

I can still take my bath here, right? - Source I know I still fit on this laundry basket! - Source No need for another bed. This one is fine. - Source This is my seat! - Source Is this for me? - Source What? I love sitting on mommy's lap. I'm her baby! - Source See?! I told you I can still fit here! - Source Face it doggy. It's not a bed anymore. It's now a pillow. - ... Read more

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!

5 Health Benefits to Living with a Dog

There are many therapeutic aspects to living with a dog. Studies done on sensory therapy with autistic children showed a marked improvement in development. Another study done concerning children with ADD and ADHD showed that the therapy dogs had created a calming effect in the participants who are not currently medicated. These studies have marked what dogs offer children, what health benefits do dogs offer to the average adult? A lot! Below are five health benefits dogs give freely everyday … Read more

Things kept disappearing off the desk. So they setup a hidden camera and saw this!

Meet Cantaloupe, an Italian greyhound with a pretty severe case of kleptomania! Every time you leave the room, even if only for 60 seconds, things would disappear off the desk! So her owners setup a hidden camera for a full week to find out just how she does it. What you’re about to see is the footage they edited down to one minute. I love how she jumps up first to scope out the situation. And was that a cactus … Read more

Book Review: The Organic Dog Biscuit Cookbook

With healthy eating being a priority for many people these days (and rightfully so!) it’s no wonder that we’re looking hard for the best foods to feed our dogs. Afterall, we want our furry family members to stay healthy and be around as long as possible! With the recent scares of so many dogs falling ill due to treats coming from China, dog owners everywhere have been looking for alternatives. But do we really know where pre-packaged treats are coming … Read more

POWERFUL: Soldier Reunited with the Dog He Took a Bullet For

Because of the effectiveness of bomb sniffing dogs like Bart, the Taliban we’re known to specifically target the dogs with snipers. Brave soldiers like US Sergeant Aaron Yoder have been known to wrap their Kevlar coated bodies around their dogs to protect them. While protecting his dog Bart, Yoder was wounded in the leg, requiring a full 6 surgeries. The video you’re about to see records the first time they were reunited. So good! We often share videos showing the … Read more

Two Dogs Skype Each Other! You’ve Got To See What Happens Next!

Technology isn’t what it used to be! We can now speak to anyone across the globe, with a click of a button! Another click and you can even SEE who you are talking to! But people aren’t the only ones benefiting from this. Nope! Long lost best-doggy-friends are giving it a shot! And what happens next is adorably funny. Check them out! What do you think about your dog using Skype? Tell us in the comments below! SHARE if you … Read more

12 Dogs Who Sleep Wherever The Heck They Want

Awww...this puppy sleeps wherever he wants. I hope he feels comfy though.. - Source As long as you fit, then you can sleep in it! - Source Sleeping on two pots? No problem.. - Source He can pass out wherever he wants..even on a couch and on a table at the same time.. - Source As long as he feels comfy and snug, then he'll sleep in it. - Source Dogs indeed can sleep wherever they want. They can even ... Read more

The World’s 7 Most Expensive Dog Houses (SHOCKING)

For some pet owners, pampering their pooches is no big deal at all. While most of us are heading to the local pet shop to purchase a $20 dog house, these animal lovers are going all out to create lavish custom homes for their furry friends. This list of expensive dog houses will blow your mind! The Hacienda Can you imagine a dog house with running water, lights and AC? That’s exactly what one celebrity ordered. The custom home was … Read more

Dog Only Responds When Spoken To In The Voice of a Famous Musician

Call him a voice activated Corgi! This little pup only responds to his owner like one famous musical group. Watch as he tries using his own voice, and several other accents. The dog completely ignores him! How on earth did this even happen, LOL! The last scene where the dog is hiding behind the fridge is the best! Has your dog ever responded differently to different voices you make? Tell us about it in the comments below.

5 Common Eye Problems To Watch Out For With Your Dog

There are many diseases and ailments involving the canine eye. However, some are more prevalent than others, and it is likely you will deal with at least one of these five at some point during your dog’s life. Knowing the signs can speed up treatment and in some cases prevent the disease from getting worse. 1. Conjunctivitis This may be the most common eye ailment that most dogs get at one time or another in their life. It is an … Read more

This Cat Thinks She’s a Dog. And It’s the Funniest Thing I’ve Ever Seen!

Plays fetch, check. Wags her tail, check. Pants like a dog, check! This adorable little kitty named Tifa might be a bit confused about her species. Regardless though, we think she’s absolutely adorable! Share the laughs! Share the laughs! Dog people: Would you consider owning a cat if she acted like this? Cat people, what do you think? Tell us in the comments below!

Dog and Pony Play Together! Adorable!

Here’s something you don’t see every day… a dog and baby horse playing “keep away” together!! By the looks of it, the dog is winning. But these two buddies are certainly having a great time playing with one another. We promise, this adorable video will have you smiling in no time! Enjoy! 🙂 SHARE this with someone who could use a smile! SHARE this with someone who could use a smile!

Experience the Joy of Camping with a Dog

Camping! There is nothing like camping with a dog. The great outdoors, hiking, fishing, everyone’s version of perfect camping may be different; the one thing that stays the same is the desire for relaxation. Below are some tips and tricks to have a relaxing camping trip both owner and dog will enjoy. In the very early stages of preparation check campground rules for bringing pets. That will make or break the plans before they even get off the ground. Packing … Read more

What?! This Clever Dog Carjacks a Vehicle!!

I can’t believe my eyes! This dog actually carjacks a vehicle! Naughty dog! Apparently, dog carjackings are growing in number. They’re catching up to all of the cat carjackings taking place! 😉 You’ve got to see it to believe it, really! And next time this happens to you, be sure to keep your car keys on you! 😉 SHARE this with someone who could use a laugh! SHARE this with someone who could use a laugh!

I Can’t Believe My Eyes. Have You EVER Seen a Dog Do This?

They just don’t teach stuff like this in puppy school anymore. Can you believe what this chihuahua can do? I’m not sure what’s more impressive, the ability to walk on his front paws like that, or the size of this pup’s bladder, LOL. Just when you think the video is going to end, it keeps going and going and going! Does your dog do any impressive urination tricks? Tell us in the comments below!