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This video may not be about a dog, but she sure is every bit like a dog! This pig is no ordinary farm animal; she’s definitely a special one! Babe (the pig in the movie) may be great in herding sheep. But this pig has her own set of tricks that have wowed the crowd! Meet Amy, the pig who thinks she’s a dog! Oh, and not just that, she’s the “Top Dog” in her canine agility class too! Amy … Read more
When you adopt a dog, you know they come with a history. She may have had no human contact until she was rescued, or maybe the only contact was abusive. Dogs with histories like this can be unresponsive to training, which frustrates their new owners and result in a return trip to the shelter. If something like this happens, it’s usually because we humans have forgotten that the dog we are trying to train may not even understand the concept—they don’t … Read more
How was your Valentines Day? I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of loving couples going out on a date and holding hands. This story we have for you is a little bittersweet. Here we have a homeless dog who just love to hold hands, not just during Valentines day, but any day of the year. Everyone, meet Pinkie, an 8-year-old cross breed who was taken to Blue Cross Animal Hospital in London for surgery. She had a painful ear condition, … Read more
If you are thinking you want to compete in a performance event—agility, herding, obedience, rally, earthdog, hunting, flyball, to name a few—with your next dog, you may want to consider one of these breeds that excel at sports like these. #1 – Border Collie The Border Collie is thought of as the “star” of the performance world. There are not many breeds that can stand up to them in agility or in herding. They are also hailed as one of the … Read more
It’s always nice to see two different species of animals develop an adorable, unexpected friendship. Whether it’s a dog and a cat, a dog and an owl…even a dog and a baby! If a pup is involved, it becomes that much cuter. That’s definitely the case in this video, shot by BBCTwo, where we see a dog befriend…wait for it…a polarbear! The clip is from an episode of the show World’s Weirdest Events. A man in Churchill (located in Canada’s … Read more
The bond that develops between kids and their dogs is so sweet to witness. For both parties, it can really feel like they grow up together, and a beautiful sibling relationship often develops. That’s definitely the case in this heartwarming video, where we meet Nala, a sweet dog who patiently waits for her human brother, Russell, to come home from school every single day. She sits on the porch calmly until Russell’s bus pulls up to the driveway, then…it’s Tail … Read more
Cute as they are, sometimes dogs can be…naughty. Catching a dog in a mischievous act is always frustrating, but, if we’re honest with ourselves, also kind of hilarious. ‘Dog Shaming’ videos has become a trend recently. Dog owners/lovers can’t help but be entertained by the sight of dogs trying to hide their guilt from owners after doing something they shouldn’t have. In this video, we meet two Maltese siblings, Gnarly and Casey – otherwise known as the culprits. Their human … Read more
There is nothing worse than a bored dog stuck in a house while the rain pours or the snow plies up. Not only is it annoying, but your house can suffer if your dog relieves his boredom by destroying your house. Here are ten ways to cure that boredom without ruining your belongings. #1 – Earn a Trick Dog Title Do More With Your Dog! Is the only official sanctioning and organizing body for dog tricks. You can teach your … Read more
All shelter dogs long to be loved. Some of them seem to have a real knack for giving you that look says, “love me.” These 15 rescue dogs (some still available for adoption!) are the pros at doggy pick-up lines. H/T: Dogly – get the app for iTunes and Android. #1 – You’re the best looking thing I’ve seen since dinner. Lita has a “come hither” look you just can’t refuse, and she knows everyone loves a redhead. It worked … Read more
In the same vein as a “Mommy and Me” class, a new company, K9 Fit Club®, is emerging as the leader in human and canine fitness being achieved together. I know I would personally be more likely to exercise at a gym if my dog came with. In fact, I have paid top dollar for my dog to attend canine conditioning classes and even privates, but never go to the gym myself. My dog is my workout, so I was … Read more
Renowned pet expert and certified professional dog trainer Russell Hartstein is one of less than 200 certified dog behavior consultants in the world. With his 25 years of experience, he is sought out by celebrities and others who want the best expert care for their pets. He has trained the dogs of celebrities in the worlds of sports, entertainment and music. How did you get started working with celebrities and their dogs? RH: I grew up in Manhattan and many … Read more
Since training is an essential part of owning a dog, we’ve decided to reveal our favorite picks for training treats on the market today. Using treats during training makes it fun for you and your dog, and you’ll be surprised how willing your pup will be when you pull out one of his favorite snacks! Typically, training treats are small and easy for dogs to eat quickly, because taking too long will decrease the effectiveness and efficiency of your training. … Read more
Think your dog has what it takes to be a dog model or actor? Is he too cute to not be in a commercial? Have you ever wondered how to get into the business? Michele Ryan is a professional dancer turned professional certified dog trainer (ABCDT-Level 2) who owns Train Pawsitive, a dog training facility that includes special classes just for those wanting to get their dogs involved in modeling and acting/performance. We asked Ryan to share her secrets to a … Read more
As a child of the seventies, I was born and raised around dogs. We fed them, cleaned up after them, bathed them and took them to the vet. Never had it occurred to anyone in our large family to send our dogs to the spa for an herbal wrap. Our dogs slept on a pile of blankets on the floor, not in a custom made bed. We played catch in the backyard and doggy daycare was unheard of. They were … Read more
It has always seemed odd to me how few kids are seen attending dog training classes. After all, I trained my first dog all by myself when I was 12 (he only did the important stuff, you know, like shake, speak, roll over, and sit). Still, I loved training my dog and it gave me responsibility; it taught me how to treat another creature with kindness. RELATED: Best Online Dog Training Courses Leah Hatley, CPDT-KA and Justine Schuurmans, CPDT-KA must … Read more
Parenting 101—Pick and choose your battles. Do not engage in a power struggle over everything or a parent will lose their sanity. Training a four legged “fur-child” is a bit different, yes, but should the philosophy remain the same? Does a dog owner have the luxury of picking and choosing their battles? Not if they live with a dominant personality. Small Signals When an owner lives with a dominant character, it is important to remain firm and steady with boundaries … Read more
“If animals of different species can get along, why can’t we?” It’s a thought every animal lover wonders about. With all the chaos humanity has caused in this world, like war and terrorism…we wonder, why can’t we all just get along? “Be Together. Not The Same” is the title of the commercial that Android has created. The commercial features various clips of animal friendships! We see a friendship between a dog and an orangutan, a dog and a cat, a … Read more
Oh, sports. Although entertaining to watch, not all of us are lucky enough to have the athletic abilities needed to actually participate in the fun. Our dogs, it turns out, also like the idea of fun and games! Most of us have seen footage at some point of a dog being able to balance adorably on a skateboard, flying down the street while their owner records, but the multi-talented Bulldog you’re about to meet takes it a step further. Tillman … Read more
Dogs are getting independent these days. We saw that dog who doesn’t need a human to give him a walk. We even featured that sneaky Lab who raids the fridge to get food for herself while her humans are away. And now, here’s another independent dog who doesn’t need a human to play fetch! Everyone, meet Max! Max loves to play fetch, and he doesn’t need a human to throw the ball for him. He has found a clever solution … Read more
It’s almost Valentines day and we found a music video that you dog lovers will surely love; especially those who are single or those who are just recently brokenhearted. The Cary Brothers posted a music video of their new single “Lovin’ On You” and it’s absolutely adorable! The video features a guy, who just broke up with his girlfriend. And just like anyone who got their hearts broken, the guy was depressed. Well good thing he isn’t alone; he has … Read more
We’ve seen Karma at work when we saw that video of a man who tried to kick a dog, and ended up faceplanting himself instead. That’s why we should be careful of what we do to others. And not only that, we must try not to laugh at other’s misfortunes too. because we might just end up in the same situation; just like what happened in the video below! This guy and his dog are strolling in a snowy park. … Read more
Most of us feel that our dogs are part of our family, which means where we go, they go. However, our dogs are not always completely welcome. While some of us have family and friends that consider their dogs family as well (my dogs all have grandparents), some relatives may be “putting up” with your dog because you insist that if they don’t come, you won’t either. So how do you win these people over, especially if they are (gasp!) … Read more
We all want to help our economy, shop smarter, and keep our pets safe by knowing where the products we buy them are coming from. Barker Kitsen is a new website that helps dog owners find the best locally sourced and socially responsible pet products. Orgainized by city and showcasing top boutique brands made in the US and Canada, Barker Kitsen saves dog owners time and frustration when trying to buy local. How a Dog That Almost Died Started a … Read more
For over ten years volunteers from Gateway Pet Guardians have gone out every morning and fed the strays on the streets of East St. Louis, Illinois. They have a priority list of dogs that need rescuing, based on health–the worse their health, the sooner they rescue them. They have to do it this way because they only have 13 kennels in their emergency shelter, where dogs go before entering foster care. Still, last year they rescued 422 dogs off the … Read more
A puppy crying in distress is just heartbreaking. It breaks your heart to imagine what kind of pain the poor defenseless puppy is feeling. So we dog lovers do whatever we can to help out the poor thing. In India, a puppy fell into a well sometime during the night. The neighbors heard the puppy cry all night. Thankfully, they were able to contact India’s Animal Aid Unlimited in the morning. The rescuers went to the area as quickly as … Read more
Watching videos of animals being abused have made us lose faith in humanity. With all the bad people out there, it makes us wonder if there is hope for this cruel world. Then amidst all the evil, something good happens. And it makes us realize, there are still some good people in this world. Somewhere in India, a street dog has gotten himself stuck between the narrow bars of an iron gate. After hours of crying, somebody finally took notice … Read more
Do you have an unlicensed dog? Or maybe you are not the best about picking up after your pet? If that you, then you may not be happy about this company, that is using technology to help landlords find rule-breakers and fine them. Cedric Moses is the founder of eConcierge Solutions which is an innovative concierge service and premier ancillary private label, profit sharing, silent partner for apartments, condominiums and homeowner associations. Through his surveys years ago he found the … Read more
Most dog lovers, and especially most dog owners, are familiar with puppy mills, but few of us have ever seen first hand what they entail. We know they treat animals humanely, breeding them again and again with no concern for health or quality of life; we know they value profits above all else, and that many puppy mill dogs end up in our mall pet shops, where unsuspecting, well-meaning families purchase them, perpetuating the cruel process. Beyond that, though, it’s … Read more
Dogs have assimilated themselves into the human world with such ease, that it can be difficult not to think of them as people. We tack on human emotions with every look and gesture our furry friends give us. Dogs forgive us time and again our ignorance of canine etiquette and behavior; they remind us daily to embrace our inner dog. Occasionally, we heed the call and find ourselves howling at the full moon. More often than not, however, we scratch … Read more
More than five million Americans take insulin for the treatment of diabetes. For these millions, failure to maintain proper blood sugar levels can lead to hypoglycemia that can result in a range of serious complications such as loss of consciousness, coma and even death. It can leave people feeling as though they are helpless, unable to do even the simplest things that other people take for granted, like playing sports or going for a hike. Four-Legged Help Dogs4Diabetics (D4D) is a … Read more
Do you love dog noses? I’m sure a lot of dog lovers do! They may be wet and cold, but they’re really cute! But did you know how amazing those noses really are? They’re not just there for smelling flowers or… rear ends. Their sense of smell is much more complex than that. Have you heard the expression that dogs ‘see with their noses’? A dog’s nose can essentially “see” into the past, and can even see what’s coming! And … Read more
Everyone has their go-to way of calming down when things get overwhelming, or decompressing after a long day. But prepare to toss those stress-busters to the side once you see this! Introducing: Tuto and Juj, two puppies who love each other so much that they actually hug each other while cuddling! This video is guaranteed to make you say “aww,” and it’s an instant mood booster… talk about puppy therapy! (We think this should be playing on every TV on … Read more
If you have ever thought that you cannot make a difference because you are “just” one person, than you need to meet Ashley Jacobs, CEO of Sitting for a Cause. She is living proof that one person with a dream can make a difference. And now she is giving other pet sitters in the United States a chance to do the same. A Woman with a Dream Jacobs has been a pet sitter for 17 years, but it wasn’t until … Read more
Owning a dog is a beautiful thing…but something tells me you already knew that. One day, it’s just you, being a human…maybe by yourself, maybe with other humans…and then, boom, there’s a little (…or maybe not so little) creature hanging out with you all the time. He’s your responsibility. He’s your source of parental worry. He’s your immediate best friend. It can take some getting used to, but when you get into the swing of things…it’ll be hard to imagine a … Read more
Dog health and fitness can be tricky. Your dog may seem fit, but then gets winded on the first big hike of the year. Or, maybe you struggle with keeping your dog an ideal weight or worry you are putting too much stress on his joints. Jeris Pugh owns a dog training facility called The Martial ARFS, where they specialize in canine fitness and conditioning programs to improve health, prevent injury or just for fun. His wife Dr. Eve Pugh DVM, CVA , is … Read more
Winter is upon us with many people already in feet of snow and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. If you have an active dog, this can be the worst time of the year. Lack of exercise can lead to destructive behaviors such as chewing, shredding, and getting into the garbage. In addition, if you play sports or practice regular obedience with your dog, you may hate the fact that you cannot be outside training. If this is you – then … Read more
We all have something that we go nuts about. I go nuts about cute little puppies! I can’t stop myself from smiling when I see them. And I just have to touch them and cuddle them, no matter what! And dogs are the same too. Even when they are puppies, they already have favorite toys to play with. The puppy in the video below is nuts about something. And it’s not over a common dog toy. Nope, it’s not a … Read more
As part of their ongoing research studies and programs focusing on the human animal bond, The Research Center for Human Animal Interaction (ReCHAI) in the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, conducted a survey to find out how pets help children with autism cope in social situations. Grethcn K. Carlisle, PhD, Med, RN, a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the ReCHAI, surveyed 70 families who has children between the ages of 8 and 18, with IQs greater than 70 and verbal … Read more
Dogs love stuffed toys, and we love to buy them. But that $7 toy can end up costing you thousands. T.J. Houk, Trupanion’s VP of Analytics said, “As a foreign body passes through a pet’s body, the costs to treat it increase. Something caught in the mouth or esophagus averages at about $800, which increases to just over $1000 if it reaches the stomach and can exceed $1,700 if it gets to the intestines. If the foreign body remains untreated … Read more
So apparently “dwerking’ is a thing, and it means “Dog Twerking.” No furry friend does it better than this little natural entertainer of a Corgi, who seems to have mastered the dance. We dare anyone to not smile while watching this video. This little guy oozes pure confidence, rhythm and, lets not forget, absolute cuteness. Who knows, maybe Corgi choreography will soon be a thing, too! Watch him work it: We’ll be over here, patiently waiting for the official “Corgi … Read more
After the rest and relaxation that we enjoy during weekends, it’s only normal to feel a bit lazy when Monday comes. It’s usually the reason why some people are either so grumpy when Monday comes; while some are just too sleepy and lazy to get out of bed. At first, I thought humans are the only ones who have the Monday blues. Turns out, dogs can have them too! Watch the video below and you’ll see a hunting dog struggling … Read more
It was freezing cold that day when two men in a Chrysler 200 stopped behind a Walmart in Roseville. The two men chained a dog and left her there in the freezing cold. After the men left, the chained dog seemed to be looking for her owners and looking for help. All of this was caught on video through Walmart’s security cameras. Fortunately, a kind-hearted passerby stopped to help the dog. The rescuers named her Courtney. Courtney was wrapped up … Read more
As technology continues to advance, so do dog products. These futuristic products are taking dog care into the next decade and beyond, with some advancements geared toward making your dog’s life richer, healthier and safer. #1 – Arden Collar™ This is going to be a game changer in getting your pet home safe should she wander. Created by famous Canadian singer/songwriter/author Jann Arden and top 50 iOS developer Derek Sheldon, the Arden Collar allows you to instantly see where your pet is … Read more
Dogs have helped us humans in various ways. They guard our homes, they assist those in need, and in their own little ways, they make us happy. Dogs are not just loyal companions, but they are amazing saviors too! We’ve seen a lot of dogs save their families from various dangers and threats; whether it’s real danger or not, dogs will do what they can to save us! Just like the dog in the video below! A dog and his … Read more
One of the things we love about dogs is that they make us laugh and smile. They are just effortlessly funny and adorable at the same time. They just do the cutest thing out of the blue. Just like the dog in the video below! This guy is watching a video of a dog playing with a squeaky toy in the snow. Now his dog happens to love squeaky toys too. And as soon as the guy hits play, his … Read more
Everyone can relate to the feeling of being misunderstood. At some point or another, we all feel out of place, and it turns out our doggie companions often feel that way too! In this touching Dr. Pepper ad, a loveable mop dog ( more accurately, Hungarian Puli, a breed that has been herding sheep in Hungary for 1,000 years) wanders the streets in search of some understanding and acceptance. First we see the little guy sleeping on a cardboard box, then wandering dusty … Read more
Working out… For most of the human population, it just isn’t our favorite thing to do. Still, we know it’s necessary for good health, so we try. And try. And try. It often takes a lot of failed attempts to stick to a fitness routine before something really sticks. One big lifestyle change that happens when you get a dog has to do with this – dogs like to run and play and burn off energy. So, being their #1 … Read more
Often, over-the-counter or prescription drugs just don’t seem to alleviate the pain caused by disease, illness, or injury as well as we would like. Have you thought about using alternative medicines to alleviate pain in your dog? Dr. Christina Chambreau, DVM, is a homeopathic veterinarian, associate editor of Integrative Veterinary Care Journal, author and educator. We asked her your questions about using alternative pain relief. Why should dog owners consider using alternative forms of pain relief? CC: Cheaper You can … Read more
Ever wonder if you drive your vet crazy? We wondered too, so we asked the nice people over at Trupanion what vets’ biggest pet peeves were. Denise Petryk, DVM, director of veterinary services at Trupanion, and Dr. Steve Weinrauch, director of veterinary direct pay at Trupanion, listed the following veterinarian pet peeves. #1 – Not prepared for the responsibility of pet ownership Dog owners sometimes fail to be prepared for the responsibility of pet ownership. Before bringing home a pet, do your homework regarding breed, … Read more
Is your dog tired of his stuffable treat toy? It could be that he just can’t handle licking out any more peanut butter, which seems to be the “go-to” filler. Here are ten recipes for you to try to spice up your dog’s life. #1 – Bed-Time Treat Joanne Bullock spoils her dog with a bedtime snack every night. Her simple recipe? Mix plain yogurt (no added sugar) with high-grade kibble in small bowl. Use spoon to stuff in Kong [or … Read more
Wondering if you can teach your dog to chew on his toys and not your stuff? Well you can! It’s not a quick process, but if you are persistent and consistent with your training, you can get your dog interested in chewing on toys. Two Types of “Non-chewers” There are two types of dogs that do not chew on their toys. The first group are the worst. They chew on everything but the toys you buy them. The second group … Read more
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