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This Dog Is Torn Between Two People Who Love Him… And What They Decide To Do Is Incredible…

Dogs really are amazing companions – they help their humans through so much, and offer such unconditional love and support. This is a story of one special dog who had that kind of impact on not one, but two different people. Spike is a talented, loyal dog who served with U.S. Marine combat veteran Jared Heine when he was overseas. The pair did everything together, and the adorable photos prove it. Heine says he and Spike were inseparable during his … Read more

FIRST Dog Scent-Trained To Detect Thyroid Cancer In Human Urine Samples

A trained scent dog accurately identified whether patients’ urine samples had thyroid cancer or were benign (noncancerous) 88.2 percent of the time, according to a new study, to be presented March 6 at the Endocrine Society’s 97th annual meeting in San Diego, California. Bodenner’s colleague at UAMS and a study-coauthor, Arny Ferrando, PhD, previously “imprinted,” or scent-trained, a rescued male German Shepherd-mix named Frankie to recognize the smell of cancer in thyroid tissue obtained from multiple patients. Ferrando, who noted … Read more

Baseball And Dogs: An American Tradition

Spring training is in full swing as fans gear up for another exciting baseball season. The Milwaukee Brewers have already shown their love and support for wayward canines. Hank, a Bichon mix, went from homeless pet to pampered mascot. Recently another homeless dog was found by Brewer infielder, Scooter Gennet. That Dachshund was taken in by a local rescue. What about the rest of the major league baseball teams or players? Do any of them have canine loyalties? They sure … Read more

Accentuate The Positive… And The Negative Aspects Of Training

Every time a training article is written, the first paragraph should be begin with “Every dog is unique, every dog has different learning styles, and there is no cookie cutter technique that will work with every dog!” There are positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement techniques that are effectively used in the training process, most often applied in behavior modification. Not all dogs respond to 100% positivity. On the flip side, no good comes from 100% negativity either. There can be … Read more

Forget Everything You Think You Know About Homeless People And Their Dogs…This Moving Video Will Change Your Mind

When people see a homeless person who has a dog or other pet, a common reaction is to scoff or judge, wondering why an individual with no resources or steady source of shelter would take on the additional responsibility of an animal. But that is far too simple an evaluation. Before making assumptions or criticizing, it’s important to understand that genuine companionship is priceless and beneficial for everyone involved. It isn’t just the city-dwelling homeless population that takes abandoned stray … Read more

Determined Dog Goes Above And Beyond To See His Friend

Some dogs are so great at escaping that no fence and no cage can contain them. Just recently, we featured a very smart dog who used a trampoline to escape their yard and follow his owner to work! There was also that dog who opened the window so he could get out of the house! Now here we have another dog who could not be contained. This dog desperately wants to be with his friend who’s on the other side … Read more

Therapy Dogs; Changing The Rules While Changing Lives

The first recognized therapy dog was a four pound Yorkshire Terrier named Smokey. It was during WWII; Smokey was rescued by a soldier and traveled with his human through various battles. When his human was hospitalized, Smokey was brought to the hospital. The dog slept on his person’s bed, keeping him company and raising his spirits with amusing canine antics. Pretty soon nurses were borrowing Smokey, to entertain other wounded soldiers in the hospital. Continuing the tradition It is a … Read more

5 Creative Business Start-Ups For Dog Enthusiasts

Love dogs? Why not turn it into a career? There are the usual suggestions of becoming a dog trainer, behaviorist or even a groomer. These ideas take time, schooling, certifications and licensing. People may suggest dog walking or becoming a pet sitter. While they are decent start-ups, they’ve been covered the internet over by animal lovers all around the world. The pet industry is a multi-billion dollar operation. Owners are spending more on their pets now than ten years ago. … Read more

Breaking Bad—Stereotypes that is!

  Quick! First thought with the word—Chihuahua? Ankle biter? Snuggle bug? How about—Dachshund? Weiner dog? Digging fanatic? Everyone has preconceived notions about most breeds. Thinking of a St. Bernard may equal rabid killer for some or slobber giant for others. What about a Collie? Is she a multi-lingual communicator or dog with an attitude? What if the breed had a less than stellar reputation? How does society overcome breed stereotypes and accept a dog at face value? The history of … Read more

Dog Show Fever; Get in the Ring!

Another round of dog shows have come and gone and there is still a little nagging voice in the back of the head, “My dog is better looking than that dog!” Well, that may be true, but no one will ever know unless the dog steps foot in the ring. How exactly does one get involved in dog showing? Normally a pure breed dog is involved; but there are a whole slew of other things to train for before Fido … Read more

After A Fatal Cancer Diagnosis, This Couple Decided To Take Their Dog On The Trip Of His Life

Warning, this story will certainly pull at your heart strings. Thomas Neil Rodriguez, a DJ from New York City, is a normal guy who happens to also really love his dog. Poh is a Lab/Pit mix that he rescued from the the North Shore Animal League rescue in Port Washington, New York back in 1999. Poh was only 8 weeks old at the time that he entered his owner’s life, but instantly he stole his heart with his playful personality … Read more

Brave Firefighters Attempt To Rescue A Dog From A 300 Feet High Cliff

In Pottlier Argentina, a man and his dog were walking on a trail. The dog went too close to the edge and he accidentally slipped down. Fortunately, the dog didn’t have any major injuries from the fall. But now, he is stuck on the shallow edge of a 300 feet high cliff. The dog’s owner immediately called for help. Firefighters came to rescue the poor dog. But this rescue is gonna be a challenge. It took them hours to plan … Read more

On Memorial Day, Veteran And Service Dog Turned Away From Restaurant; Manager Fired

Last May 25, we celebrated Memorial day–a day dedicated for the veterans, a day when we remember those brave men who have gone to war to help keep the country free. However, right before veteran’s day a veteran had a bad experience at an Algonquin restaurant. Like some veterans, Garrett Loughran has a service dog to help him cope with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His service dog is a 5-year-old Labradoodle named Hershey. Hershey is specially trained to help … Read more

15 Things Human Parents And Dog Parents Have in Common

We call them our fur kids and for good reason – they have a lot in common with two-legged children. In fact, if you have dogs thinking you are avoiding the struggles (and joys!) of parenting, think again! Here are 15 things parents and dog owners have in common. #1 – Cleaning up poop Whether it’s a dirty diaper or a doggy bag, both types of parents are all too familiar with this chore. Parents of two-legged kids have an edge … Read more

Injured Stray PitBull Is Rescued And Sent To Prison For The Best Reason Ever

American Strays canine census volunteer spotter Cathy Gray, President of Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan (an in-prison canine rehabilitation program) discovers a terrified and visibly hurt young pit bull mix while counting strays in the field as a citizen scientist compiling meaningful stray dog data. Cathy calls for help from the Michigan Humane Society who dispatches Humane Officer Chris Oewerkerk to pick up the stricken pup. She had twine embedded around her body and was clearly injured and suffering. Gray, … Read more

These Incredible Dogs Jump Rope, Dance, & Do The Conga

Dogs are extremely talented. With proper practice and training, they can perform a lot of tricks and show-off jawdropping talents! We’ve seen that dog who’s amazing at parkour. And there’s also that dog whom they’ve dubbed as the world’s smartest dog because he can do a lot of awesome tricks! The dogs in the video below are extremely talented too! They had the audience and the judges of America’s Got Talent cheering! What can they do? Well, A LOT! Watch … Read more

Stray Dog Repays Man’s Kindness In The Sweetest Way Ever

I love it when companies feature the beautiful and hilarious characteristics and personalities of dogs in their commercial. It makes me love and appreciate dogs even more. Just like that sweet cartoon commercial by Coca Cola, and that adorable Budweiser Super Bowl commercial we all love! A bank in Thailand has this cute and hilarious commercial about a guy and a stray dog. The guy gave the dog some food, and in return, the dog did a lot of good … Read more

Police Risk Their Lives To Save This Dog During A Flash Flood

Like the saying goes, “sometimes when it rains it pours.” Recently in Colombia there have been severe flash flood warnings in effect, much like the torrential rain that has consumed many areas of the United States. In the case of this unlucky pooch in Salgar, Colombia, the heavy flash flooding proved to be too much for his strength to bear. The terrible rain trapped this poor dog, sending him into the La Liboriana ravine where he couldn’t maintain his balance … Read more

HILARIOUS: Little Girl Congratulates Her Dog On Pooping

Dogs need positive reinforcement so their good behavior can be reinforced. That is why when they do something we command, we give them a treat, and we give them praise. Giving them rewards are very useful and effective especially when training dogs. The little girl in the video below is definitely giving her dog some praise. But it’s not because her dog did a trick. She’s congratulating him for doing a good job on…POOPING! LOL! We think she may be … Read more

Best Paw Forward – Canine Good Citizenship Training

Canines are expected to have decent manners when they go out in public. Most dogs go through basic obedience training learning the most rudimentary commands sit, down, stay. Of those dogs, some may go on to advanced obedience training. Advanced training is basic commands with distance and focus. The purpose of advanced obedience is to have a well behaved dog both on and off leash with a myriad of distractions present. A select few will go on to the Canine … Read more

Man Plays Sound Of Crying Puppies To Make Mother Dog Lead Him To Abandoned Puppies

We really admire the people at Hope For Paws for all the wonderful things they have done. They have saved countless of lives and have given abandoned and stray dogs a new lease in life. Not only have they made the dogs happy, but they’ve also touched the hearts of the many people, including us! The video below is a rescue they did back in 2013. We’d like to share this video to you because of the cool trick they … Read more

Smart Pup Uses Trampoline To Escape Then Boards A Train To Owners Work

Do you have a trampoline in your backyard? Well maybe you need to put it far away from your fence because your dogs may use it to escape. Yup, dogs are very clever that way. One very smart dog surprised his owner when he used a trampoline to climb out the fence in their backyard. A 34-year-old man named Thomas McCormack was shocked when he saw his dog, Paddy, follow him on his way to work. Paddy, a Labrador-Collie cross, … Read more

Puppy Miraculously Survives Deadly Semi Truck Collision

In Greene County Ohio, a puppy miraculously survived a deadly crash. The puppy named Peterbilt, was riding with his owner, 36-year-old Robert Major, who was driving a semi truck. Another semi was pulling off the highway to check a flat tire, but Major didn’t notice it and ran onto the back of the semi truck at full speed. Major had coiled steel on the back of the trailer, and when the crash happened, it slid forward to the back of … Read more

These Two Dogs Have Adopted A Barnyard Of Animals As Their Own

While there are some dogs who love to chase every moving creature they see, there are dogs who are just super sweet and cuddly towards other animals. Just like the two beautiful dogs in the video below! Everyone, meet Duchess and Pharaoh! Duchess and Pharaoh are two Komondor dogs who have become the lovable guardians of the farm animals at Denmans Critters Hobby Farm. These two sweet dogs have become the parents and protectors of baby farm animals, from baby … Read more

See That Door? A Dog This Man Lost 8 Years Ago Is About To Walk Through It! [AMAZING]

After losing his dog for 8 years, it seemed impossible that Joshua Edwards would ever see his dog again. Joshua’s young Rottweiler named Duke was in the yard, but when they came back to the yard, the dog was gone. Immediately after Duke went missing, Joshua was adamant in finding him. But it all seemed hopeless, and Joshua had given up on finding him. But on May 15, 2015, Joshua got a call from a pet chip company, saying they … Read more

This Dog Loves The Sun So Much That He Makes Sure He Is Always Lounging In It

  Mr. Fry is a saluki mis that was rescued by Arizona Greyhound Rescue (AGR). The idea for the non-profit came about in 1992 when Joan and Steve Randles  were looking to adopt a few greyhounds from the Tucson Greyhound Park, but there was no program in place to allow the dogs to adopted after they had retired form racing. While they were able to finally get a few of the dogs, the Randles felt more could be down. Two … Read more

12 Dog Breeds With Unique Coats

Most people are familiar with the basic dog coats – long and short. But did you know some dogs have curly coats? Wavy coats? What about the dogs with cords or hair that never stops growing? Here we’ll take a peek at some of the breeds with the most unique coats we’ve ever seen! #1 – Bergamasco The Bergamasco is an Italian herding dog known for its long matted coat. They have an oily undercoat, a mid-layer of dense goat-like … Read more

The Daring Rescue Of This Dog From A Dangerous Mudslide Is Nothing Short Of Incredible

When a natural disaster occurs, the results are unpredictable and many times horrific. It’s absolutely heartbreaking to hear about these tragedies, and it often feels like, as outsiders, we are helpless. A recent mudslide in Salgar, Colombia left more than 80 people dead. In the aftermath of that devastation, community members made an amazing rescue. A dog trapped in a wildly overflowing river was pulled out by brave police officers, who later administered CPR on the scared boy. Such an … Read more

Rescued Puppy Gets Special Boots To Walk Like A Normal Dog

Francine is a 4-month-old puppy. And just like any other puppy, she’s adorable and very playful. But what sets her apart from other pups is that she always has to wear a boot, especially when she goes out. Francine and her other siblings arrived at the San Antonio Humane society, all healthy and ready for adoption. But Francine had her left back paw severely damaged. She lost some of her toes and the pad of the paw. When this happens … Read more

Tiny Dogs With BIG Dog Personalities

Never underestimate a small dog! They may be small in size, but their attitudes and their personalities are bigger than you think. In fact, they’re even more bold and fearless than some giant dogs. Big dogs are even scared of them! Just like that video we featured where a gigantic Great Dane is scared of a tiny Chihuahua! In the video below, you will see more of these fun and feisty tiny dogs with big personalities! America’s Funniest Videos put … Read more

Organization Matches Outdoor Dogs with Those Who Love To Be Active

In their effort to Save Them ALL, Ruffwear, the leading manufacturer of high performance dog gear, has announced a two-year partnership, including financial and inkind product, as well as adoption promotions, with Best Friends Animal Society, the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. The Ruff Adventure Dog (RAD) program matches high energy, adventurous canines with humans than can keep up. If you are looking for agility partner, hiking … Read more

Dog Found Alive In Dead Owner’s Arms After Devastating Tornado

Parts of the United States have suffered disastrous tornados with many unlucky to make it out alive. One of these terrifying tornados hit Van, Texas on May 10th, destroying nearly everything in its path, including the home of resident David Tapley. Unfortunately, neighbors realized Tapley and his wife had never emerged from their home before or after the disaster and they went searching for the couple. A 14-year-old Emmanuel Vasquez would never forget his discovery and neither would his father, … Read more

Someone Made a Video Entirely of Puppies Shaking Off Water, and It’s Totally Epic!

Are you looking for something to get rid of those Monday blues? Well look no further! We’ve got something to chase those Monday blues away! And this video has the best anti-depressant ever–PUPPIES! This video of puppies shaking off water is based on a book named “Shake Puppies” by Carli Davidson. Carli Davidson is the incredibly talented, award-winning photographer who showed the world epic photographs of dogs shaking off water! Shake Puppies is a book with 130 page of cuteness … Read more

Dog Vs. Tater Tot…AKA The Funniest Battle You’ve Ever Seen

Dogs are as sneaky as they are cute…which often means they can get away with a lot! Though every pup has his or her own unique personality and preferences, there does tend to be a universal vice among them: food! Specifically, treats they’ve been told they can’t have, or food that’s out of reach. Some dogs are bolder than others, of course, going to great lengths to see that their coveted snacks arrive safely in their bellies! Argus, the dog … Read more

This Puppy Was Abandoned with a Bag of Food In a Dumpster. Watch This Cop Save Her Life!

We dog lovers will never understand why and how people could just simply abandon their dogs; especially when it’s a poor defenseless puppy. Those who do such a thing should be held responsible for their actions. That is why the Martin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating who abandoned a puppy in a dumpster near the Jensen Beach Causeway. A police officer heard cries coming from the dumpster. And what she discovered, broke her heart. It was a tiny 4-week-old puppy. … Read more

America Is Set To Get Its First Dog Rescue Cafe And Each Pup Will Be Available For Adoption

[IHD_Mobile_Banner] We’ve heard about cat cafes where cats lounge around and customers can enjoy a cup of coffee with cats sitting on their laps. It’s an adorable and brilliant idea to entice cat lovers to frequent the cafes. But would you ever go to a dog cafe? Animal rescuer Sarah Wolfgang has a very cool and awesome project in mind–The Dog Cafe, where customers will be able to enjoy a cup of great-tasting coffee while petting or cuddling next to … Read more

Are We Misreading Cues From Our Furry Friends? Watch This!

We’ve seen a lot of videos of guilty dogs who have such adorable sorry faces. But do dogs really know that they’ve been naughty? Do they have a sense of morality like we humans do? Dr. Hare explains to us that sometimes we misread cues from our furry friends. We attribute human-like characteristics to our dogs, and we get upset with them if they do something we don’t approve. So can dogs really understand us? Or is there a breed … Read more

Finally, Scientific Proof That Our Brains Love Puppies And It’s Good For Our Health

[IHD_Mobile_Banner] They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. That’s why when we talk to someone significant in our lives, or when we talk about things that really matter, we look into each other’s eyes. The eyes can express different emotions. And by gazing into each other’s eyes, we bond with our loved ones; and that includes our dogs. We have such a deep emotional bond with our dogs because when we gaze into their beautiful big puppy … Read more

Police Dog Lost for 7 Days Goes Absolutely CRAZY When Reunited With His Human!

At long last, Thames the lost police dog from New Zealand, is back home! After 7 days of relentless searching, a police dog who was lost in New Zealand’s Tararua Ranges has been reunited with his handler, Constable Mike Wakefield. Though police dogs are trained to remain calm at all times, Thames just couldn’t help himself, he goes absolutely nuts when he’s finally reunited with his human! Thames was found after a search team consisting of 6 people tracked him … Read more

Man Reunites With Dog He Thought He’d Never See Again After Devastating Tornado

This video is all feels! You’re about to see the emotional moment a dog owner is reunited with the pup he lost in a tornado. The family was driving in their truck when the force of the tornado flipped over the vehicle. After the crash, their dog Tater ran away scared from the scene, as the family was rushed to the hospital to be checked for injuries. Amazingly, when they were finally able to return to the scene of the … Read more

She Saw A Garbage Bag Move And What Was Inside Broke Her Heart

[IHD_Mobile_Banner] In Messina Italy, two women were walking along a dry riverbed when they saw a dumped trashbag moving. They immediately knew something alive is inside it. They even heard soft cries from inside the bag. They tore the bag open; and they were shocked and heartbroken with what they saw. Inside the trashbag was a dog, with legs bound by an electrical wire. He was dumped near the river beside a dead calf. Linda Li, an animal rescuer was … Read more

Breaking News: GoPro On Search & Rescue Dogs In Nepal Shows Unbelievable Devastation And Daring Rescues

[IHD_Mobile_Banner]   We are all saddened by the tragedy that happened in Nepal. The country was hit not by one, but two earthquakes. The damages are tremendous and the death toll is rising. But we are all hopeful that all the survivors will be found. The world is united in helping Nepal get through this terrible tragedy. And it’s not just people who are there to help. Rescue dogs are playing a vital role in searching and locating survivors who may … Read more

Can Dogs Really Empathize With Our Feelings? You May Be Surprised With These Findings…

[IHD_Mobile_Banner]  At the end of a long and exhausting day, we can always count on our dogs to make us smile. Somehow, we feel that our dogs know exactly how we feel. When we are sad, they look sad too, and they try to cheer us up. They look worried when we cry, and when we are sick, they cuddle with us to make us feel better. But do dogs really know how to empathize? Believe it or not, people … Read more

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud When His Owner Says “Walk”

  [IHD_Mobile_Banner]  Does your dog love walks? A lot of dogs get really excited when they hear the word WALK- Just like the Boxer in the video below. For dogs of all breeds, a walk is the time to get out and see the world. With their impeccable sense of smell the world is completely thrilling. No matter if it is a quick stop at the dog park or a long walk around the block, the exercise and time with … Read more

Poop-Locating Dogs May Help Save Orca Whales…No, Seriously.

Dogs are trained to do incredible things. They are trained to help people with disabilities, and they even save lives by sniffing out bombs. But here’s something outrageous, dogs are also trained to sniff out poop to save lives…the lives of Orca whales! Everyone, meet Tucker, the dog who helps scientists find Orca excrement. So why is finding excrement important in saving the lives of these whales? Collecting DNA in animal excrement is one of the key ways modern researchers … Read more

Bird Makes Dog Wait His Turn So She Can Take A Bath In His Water Bowl

Is your dog friendly with birds? Well if your dog is anything like mine, then he’d love to hunt birds too. While some dogs love to chase birds, other dogs are friendly with them. Some birds even love dogs, just like that bird who sang for the dog while he was eating his lunch. That was adorable, wasn’t it? Now here’s a bird who’s so comfortable with his canine family members. He’s so comfortable with them that he even bathes … Read more

12 Signs Of Aging Every Dog Owner Needs To Look For

Age creeps up on all of us, even our dogs. The signs can be subtle and easily missed while we go about our daily lives. However, being aware of and paying attention to the signs of aging in your dog could help you catch health issues early, which may make treatment easier and less expensive–not to mention save your dog discomfort. Brent Lotz, a vet assistant at Berry Hill Vet Clinic in Oregon City, Oregon, gave us 11 things to watch out for … Read more

Most Determined Dog Ever Struggles To Carry Giant Stick Across Small Bridge

[IHD_Mobile_Banner]  What is it with dogs and sticks? They love sticks so much. They like to play fetch with it, and even bring it home. Some dogs would even choose the biggest stick they can find! And no matter how hard it can be, they will do everything they can to bring the huge stick with them. Now this dog found a big stick during their walk. And he sure wants to bring it home with him. But there’s just … Read more

These Pups Are Defying The Odds Even With Physical Obstacles. Wow.

Yesterday, we featured three superdogs who wowed everyone with their impressive canine skills! From doing flips, to jumping from on top of the roof, their skills are definitely jaw-dropping! But it’s not just superdogs who are stealing the show. These so-called underdogs may not have the skills that superdogs have, but they have the beauty, the charisma, the strength, and the spirit to win the hearts of many. These resilient dogs have defied the odds and survived despite their physical … Read more

These Three Impressive Pooches Will Wow You With Their Canine Skills.

 [IHD_Mobile_Banner]  Prepare to be wowed! These three superdogs will make your jaw drop! Everyone, meet Jumpy, Crazy Confetti, and Naki’O! Jumpy, is a Border Collie/Blue Heeler mix. And this superdog follows around 85 commands! He can do amazing flips and jumps! He can even jump from the roof of their house! Crazy Confetti is a 5-year-old dog who can leap 4 feet high! And she knows around 100 tricks! She can do backflips, handstands, and many more! Last but not … Read more

He Saw Something Swimming In The Water. They Never Expected What He’d Do Next!

[IHD_Mobile_Banner]  Have you taken your dog on the water? Many people who live near bodies of water find themselves bringing their dogs with them as they go out  and enjoy the water. Some dog breeds have a propensity to water – they just dive right in – while others tend to be hesitant. For those who find themselves with a dog who seems to be scared of water some gentle training and coaching can work wonders. For those who have senior … Read more