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This is AWESOME. A surprising and unexpected competitor suddenly joins the Maryland Half Marathon, and he has everyone talking. Even though his four legs may have made him a bit faster than other runners, what he does AFTER he crosses the finish line is equally impressive! Seriously, I smiled this ENTIRE video. You’ve got to see it!
Imagine your surprise when your dog gives birth to green puppies! This was a reality for a breeder in Spain recently, when his dog gave birth to not one, but two green tinted dogs. At first, they tried to clean the dogs to rub off the pigment. But it didn’t work! Vets are still trying to determine what exactly caused this surprising birthmark!
I’ve seen many dog-treadmill videos before, but I have never seen one like this! This Puggle is a bit more creative with his workout routine. He’s planning to get that nice puppy butt WITHOUT even breaking a sweat! Bravo, cutiepie, bravo! Related: Best Treadmills for Dogs He’s such a BOSS. I love it. Have you seen a dog do that before?
If you guys haven’t yet heard this story, you’re in for a treat! This 6 minute video was literally the highlight of my week! When a teenager was swept downstream by a river current, her cries were heard by Norman, a blind labrador retriever who was 150 yards away at the time. Navigating only by the sound of her voice, Norman rushed into the water to her aid. We’ll let the video show you what happened next! 🙂 How can … Read more
No seriously, has anyone ever seen a dog do this? I mean of course, we do it to them all the time, but I’ve never seen it flipped around! This dalmatian and man obviously have a great, trusting, loving relationship. When the dog goes in for the kiss at the end, we just lost it. WAY too cute! 🙂 Tell us in the comments: how does your dog show affection to you?
Gritta Gotz runs an animal sanctuary in Germany. She allows the dogs to run free in the fields without a worry in the world. This video shows 5 of her dogs, who are confined to a wheelchair, having the absolute time of their lives. You’d think they wouldn’t be able to enjoy themselves, but just watch! It’s like both they and the other dogs have no idea of the disability. Dogs just live and love! Why can’t we do the … Read more
Do you understand what your vet is saying to you when talking about your dog? Are you too embarrassed to ask him what he means when you don’t? The following terms are heard frequently be dog owners because they are common. And, for that reason, I think vets sometimes forget that their client may not know what they mean – especially if you are a new dog owner. Abscess Common enough, an abscess is the accumulation of pus underneath the … Read more
We don’t know much about Boomer the pit bull, but we do know 2 things: He LOVES going outside, and he HATES taking baths. Just watch this cutie’s reaction to the 2 words! (I hope he really got to go outside, and didn’t really have to take a bath!) As a side note, doesn’t he have an adorably wonderful pattern of fur on his face!? Tell us below: How does your dog react to bathtime? What about going outside?
Maggie is in absolute heaven! Her owner, Lea Juhl Knudsen of Denmark, tells us that they were on the way to ring training when she discovered this mud hole. Before she could hold her back, she was in it and having the time of her life! Her owner just had to laugh and pull out the video camera! We’re so glad she did. I haven’t seen a dog this happy in….. EVER! Tell us in the comments about the time … Read more
If your pet has expensive medications, or maybe you have a lot of dogs that need flea medicine, worming, etc., it’s easy to be seduced by advertising from pet prescription filling companies promise inexpensive meds, free shipping, great customer service, and name brands. Related: Pet Prescription Discount Cards – Can They Save You Money? Remember the old adage, “If it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t?” Well, this definitely applies here. While there are some good prescription companies … Read more
Who wouldn’t want to watch a video of a dog attacking bubbles and a baby laughing hysterically? This video is the ultimate combo of 2 of life’s most wonderful joys. Meet 11 month old Nolan and his dog Stoli. Add a bubble machine into the mix, and this video is guaranteed to make you smile! Tell us in the comments: How does your dog react to bubbles?
If there’s any doubt about the mothering instincts of dogs, this story should put it to rest. When Cheena heard the cries of the newborn, she carefully pulled the baby to the safety of her den, along with her own 6 puppies. Later on, neighbor heard the cries of the newborn, now under the protection of this dog. Authorities and locals are calling her a hero! Tell us in the comments: Has your dog ever shown a motherly (or fatherly) … Read more
My problem? I’M NOT THERE PLAYING WITH THEM!! ♥ These little pups are playing with a paper ball. I love watching their floppy, bad-balance, silly play time. But seriously… Can I join? How CUTE were they?!
Bella is one loved dog! When she started eating too fast, her owner came up with an idea to keep her entertained and slow down her eating. So he built this genius contraption! I so want to do this for my dog. (P.S. – Any guess as to what kind of breed Bella is? She is absolutely gorgeous, isn’t she?!)
In 2009, Tyler Brannon surprised his grandmother with a gift she’ll never forget. Just watching her reaction makes us grin ear to ear! I think what makes these types of videos so wonderful is that you know the dog and person will experience years of smiles and joy together. What’s funny is that she guessed the present, but still seemed overjoyed and surprised! Just remember though, puppies (and dogs) and more than presents, they’re “people” who need love and care … Read more
This little sneaky butt! The family couldn’t figure out who ate a dozen freshly baked cupcakes, so they setup a cupcake cam… and caught the thief red-pawed!
We’ve got five equally adorable Dachshunds just anxiously awaiting their race’s start time! Get to know each and their odds of winning and then… they’re off! This video made me smile and chuckle! We loved Valerie! Who was your favorite swimmer? And who did you pick to win? 🙂 SHARE These Racing Cuties! SHARE These Racing Cuties!
If you have a dog that does not like to have his nails trimmed, you may start dreading the chore just as much as he does. Dogs that are sensitive to being touched; don’t like the pressure of the clipper; the noise of a dremel, etc.; can be almost impossible to nail trim. In fact, some owners have to resort to taking their dog to the vet to be sedated in order to keep their nails down. It is vital … Read more
Aww, poor Henry! He really-really love his momma and can’t stand when she leaves him. Even if she briefly runs errands, he hates to see her leave. Spoiled pooch, for sure! But you can’t help but love him. ♥ Are your dogs spoiled too? Do they cry or “talk” when you come and go? (My one dog is actually vocal ALL the time, it’s almost like she’s talking!)
Life can’t get much better than this! These two have loved their dog Charlie so much, but now Charlie has a new sibling. Incredibly, Charlie seems to LOVE this addition to the family. Healthy, beautiful baby PLUS a well-behaved, loving dog? I’ll bet they live happily ever after! ♥ Watch how Charlie helps the new parents rock the baby to sleep. He’s like “Don’t worry mom and dad, I’ll take this shift!” 🙂 POST-CAPTION HERE
You are looking for a dog. Your friends have told you heart-warming tales about adopting a shelter dog so you have decided that’s the route for you. What your friends left out, however, is the months it can take to find a dog at a shelter. You see one online you like, it’s already been adopted. You call about a dog and you find out there is already a waiting list. Feeling a bit frustrated, you finally decide to just … Read more
Of all the doggy myths, urban legends, and wives’ tales I have heard throughout my life, I think this is the one that still gets the most debate. I hear people saying, “Don’t teach your pit bull to tug, he’ll attack you.” Or “if you let your dog win at tug, he will think he is more dominant than you.” Then again, my dog trainer friends who do agility use it as a foundation for their training, teaching their eight … Read more
What happens when you have a 34 foot water slide for adults, and two curious dogs? Yep, those dogs are going to slide on down too! This is adorable and they look like they’re having so much fun! (But we don’t recommend doing this, unless you OWN the slide. You don’t want to pop a rental!) Check these two adventurous pooches out! How would your dogs react? Dive right in and have a blast or would they stay back and … Read more
This is still one of my all time favorite videos! Meet Chaos, a 16 month old Boxer (at the time of the filming). Chaos has one of the most bizarre morning rituals I’ve ever seen. I think I’ve now watched is 100 times and each time it gets better! 🙂 Tell us about your dog: Does he/she have any strange rituals?
At first, dog owners find it cute when their young pup suddenly acts “jealous” when another person approaches you, or they do their little puppy growl when the other dog in the house approaches their food bowl. But fast forward and the dog is two years old, being turned into the shelter because it has just bitten the youngest family member. Countless dogs are brought into shelters every year for what turns out to be resource guarding – the owners … Read more
July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day, to help make sure pet owners know how to reduce the risk of an accident involving your beloved pet. Not only is your dog endanger when a fire starts in your home, but they can be the cause of a fire, or get burned by something as simple as a candle. The following tips are provided by the National Volunteer Fire Council: Extinguish Open Flames – Pets are generally curious and will … Read more
We love dogs for so many reasons, but mostly because they really are incredible animals. We’ve domesticated them, taught them to help work with us to make our lives safer and easier, and can have fun training and competing with them in a variety of internationally held dog sports. Most importantly, we can cuddle up with them in bed at the end of a long day. All dogs are amazing, but some dogs have expanded the boundaries with these 7 … Read more
This video will move you to the core! Little Crosby’s story begins with him being abandoned as a puppy in the park… the the dead of the winter! Clearly, his “owners” didn’t want to deal with his unique deformity. Fortunately, a foster home was found for him quickly, and vets got to work on his legs. After being in casts for some time, they finally were removed. At 2 minutes in, you’ll get to see what happened! Dawn Justice, who … Read more
Oh my cuteness, look at these two! The thought of crossing this whole pool my himself is a bit intimidating for this little pup, so he hitches a ride! I’ve seen dogs surfing before, but I can’t say that I’ve seen a dog surfing another dog!
Oh stop, just stop it! We can’t take anymore! Meet 8-week-old wolf pup Nikai, who is the newest adorable addition to the Wolf Conservation Center’s Ambassador Pack in South Salem, New York. As an Ambassador, Nikai will help the WCC save other wolves by opening the door to understanding the importance and plight of their wild kin. You go Nikai! Have you ever had the pleasure of seeing a wolf in the wild? These animals are just as beautiful and … Read more
We all want to spoil our pets but it can be hard on tight budgets and the rising costs of products, especially if you want to buy eco, green, natural, and/or made in the U.S.A. Luckily, there are quite a few websites out there to help us save money on big name products we buy all the time. 1. Coupaw One of my personal favorites, this site has crazy good deals on everything from toys to beds and bully sticks … Read more
Have you ever noticed how some dog breeds have such a powerful snore? Pugs are definitely one of those breeds. These little guys also tend to sleep with their eyes open or pointing in different directions which can be quite funny to look at. Their FAVORITE way to lay? On their backs, of course! Making the snores that much louder! Have you ever caught your dog snoring on video?
Ariel Goodman, who posted this video on YouTube a few months ago, tells us, “One night I caught my new puppy comforting my older dog who was having a bad dream. They are quickly becoming great friends!” What an adorable treat you’re in for watching these two! We agree, they are destined to become besties! 🙂 Tell us in the comments: what does your dog do when he/she dreams?
For a lot of dogs, there does not seem to be anything more fun than chasing a kitty. They are fast and they are furry, what more could a dog want in a toy? In fact, if your cat did not run, most likely your dog would not find him as interesting, but since they’re instinct is to run from the dog, it becomes a great game to your dog and a nightmare for the cat. Whether your dog is chasing your … Read more
We aren’t sure the source of this video, or the story behind it, but you can only imagine the fun it would be to be in this room! These dogs are in absolute heaven, and nothing makes us happier than seeing them enjoy themselves so much! Share if this made you happy too 🙂 Tell us in the comments: Does your dog love or hate water?
Bo-Sox is an adorable, sweet mannered golden retriever with a big fear: the cat! Chevy the cat sits leisurely on the stairs, and we assume her body language is telling Bo: you shall not pass! The family chips in to try to help Bo conquer his fear. Even the german shepherd puppy gives a demonstration of how it’s done. But ultimately, the son guides Bo down the stairs. Too cute! Don’t you just wanna hug Bo? Tell us in the … Read more
Dan Ceta, who posted this video on YouTube on June 16th, tells us, “This is my daughter singing with my rottweiler. A lovely video showing how Rottweilers are NOT dangerous.” We love his heart to show that there are no bad breeds, only bad owners! My favorite part is at 0:20 when she stops singing for moment. What do you think? Does Coco want her to stop, or keep going? LOL!
“Hi, my name is Coco and I’m addicted to squirrels!” 🙂 This dog might have been a cat in another life with those tree climbing skills! (or maybe not, he is fascinated by squirrels after all) My jaw dropped the first time I watched this. Do any of our fans have tree climbing dogs? Tell us in the comments!
This Pit Bull is attacking… Rain water?! YEP! Because they’re innocent and loving just like any other breed, except this one’s a little focused on the strange moisture falling from the sky. haha! This is her first storm experience and I LOVE her reaction. She decided to brave the storm and “fight” back! Too adorable. How does your pooch act in the rain? 🙂
This is the story of Rikki, a Chihuahua with a deformity in her legs. This beautiful 2 minute clip reminds us that while every animal might not be perfect, it’s still very possible to make the perfect match with a forever family! Every dog deserves a home for the holidays… and Rikki is definitely enjoying hers! If you’d like to help dogs in need like Rikki find homes all year round, please consider supporting the Animal Rescue League who made … Read more
If you’re feeling even the slightest bit down, we have just the thing to cheer you up. This might be the world’s happiest, jumpiest dog! We can’t believe our eyes! And the song playing with the video is SO fitting… seriously. So, head on over and watch this. You’ll be smiling immediately! Didn’t you just ♥ this clip?!
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
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