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    How Much Do Rescue Dogs Remember From Their Pasts?

    You know your rescue dog had a life before you walked into the shelter, but how much of that time do they actually remember? Would your dog recognize their old owners or where they used to live? Can they recall specific experiences whether they were good or bad? For some rescues, forgetting a painful past might be a good thing, but is that even possible? Here’s a closer look at how your dog’s memory works and what scientists think they … Read more

    Ask A Vet: Why Do Dogs Hate Having Their Nails Trimmed?

    Keeping our dogs’ nails trimmed helps save our floors and sometimes, our skin. It is also good for the dog, as nails can grow too long, sometimes even curling back into the skin. But if it is for their own good, why do dogs hate having their nails trimmed so much? It is a question dog owners have pondered for years. Having their nails trimmed can be painful if done incorrectly. When trying to determine why dogs hate having their nails … Read more

    A Leading Veterinarian Calls This “The Supplement Most Needed By Your Pet”

    There are so many supplements being marketed toward dogs these days. How can you possibly know which one or ones are the best for your dog? While each dog has his own health, nutrition, and supplemental needs that you should discuss with your vet before adding supplements to your dog’s diet, one veterinarian believes that nearly every dog in the country would benefit from one supplement in particular. Which one would that be? Read on to find out! Dr. Karen … Read more

    6 Possible Reasons Why Your Dog Hates Their Harness

    You expect your dog to jump for joy when they see you pull out their harness and leash. It means you're about to take them on an awesome adventure, and all dogs love going on walks, right? But what happens when instead of eagerly waiting for you to hook them up, your dog runs and hides? Or maybe they cower and tuck their tail between their legs. They might even get aggressive and try to nip the hand holding the ... Read more

    How To Correct A Dog That Doesn’t Come When Called

    We’ve all been there; you’re the crazy person in the neighborhood with the dog that refuses to come when called.  Whether it was a training session gone awry or an accident that let them slip out the door, you’re now left with a dog to catch and a neighborly reputation to redeem. You know your four-legged fugitive hears you calling their name while they trespass into the neighbor’s garage and sniff-walk their way down the street, but they’re ignoring you. … Read more

    The Dog Treat Cookbook That’s Dishing Up Healthy Snacks For Your Pooch

    Are you tired of seeing dog food and treat companies make the news for yet another recall? One week it’s salmonella contamination, the next week it’s listeria. And you’re left asking the question: “Are my dog’s treats safe?” Trust me, I know the feeling. Over the past few decades, I’ve watched a couple of my close family members’ dogs suffer from health issues as a direct result of commercial snacks. One time it was an intestinal blockage, another instance resulted … Read more

    4 Simple Ways To Help Your Obese Senior Dog Shed Weight

    As we get older we rest more, exercise less, and our bodies lose shape. It happens to the best of us – our dogs included. Your dog may look comfy in his new, softer body, but that doesn’t mean that he is, and extra weight comes with extra issues. Dogs who are overweight are more likely to suffer from cardiac disease, diabetes, arthritis and cancer – things that senior dogs are already more at risk for than younger pups. That’s … Read more

    FDA Investigating Report Of Euthanasia Drug In Dog Food

    Just over a year ago, 5 dogs fell ill and one of them lost their life due to a can of Evanger’s dog food that was contaminated with pentobarbital, a drug that is commonly used to euthanize pets. The pet food industry has not made any significant changes since this tragic accident, so WJLA in Washington, D.C. recently worked with Ellipse Analytics to test a variety of dog food samples for pentobarbital contamination. They had the lab test 62 samples of wet … Read more

    3 Reasons Why Your Dog Needs To Know Their Name

    We’ve all been that person frantically calling our dog’s name only to have them do everything possible to pretend we don’t exist. Not only is this scenario frustrating and embarrassing, it’s also dangerous. The first thing people do when bringing home a new dog is play the name game. They think long and hard about the perfect names for their prized pooches, but most spend significantly less time working on name recognition. Copper, Bailey, Luna, and Jewels are at a … Read more

    Best Employee Benefit Ever? Some Companies Now Offer Paid “Pawternity” Leave

    Some companies are stepping up their efforts to bring in and retain great employees by offering a new kind of employee benefit. There’s already maternity and paternity leave policies in place for many companies if your child is a human – but what if you are welcoming a new fur child into your family? Welcome to “pawternity” leave, where some companies offer anywhere from one day to two weeks of paid leave for adopting a rescue dog or bringing home … Read more

    Why Does My Dog Always Try To Run Away From Home?

    When your dog runs away once, it’s stressful. But as long as you get them back in your arms, it doesn’t take long to forgive and forget. Having a dog that is constantly slipping out open doors and digging under the fence, however, is a different story. You take it personally when your dog acts like they want to be anywhere but home. It feels like they’re betraying your bond every time they run away, and it’s easy to think … Read more

    5 Tips For Handling Your Dog’s High Prey Drive

    When your dog has a high prey drive, no squirrel, cat, or plastic bag floating in the wind is safe. They’ll chase anything that moves, and that poses obvious problems when it comes to both their safety and their prey’s. Descended from wolves, every dog at its base level is considered a predator. For some breeds, the instinct to chase and kill has been used as an asset. Border Collies, Airedale Terriers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks—they’ve all been bred for a specific … Read more

    Woman’s Transformation From Wall Street Lawyer To Dog Rescue Warrior Saves Lives

    Tania Isenstein was an unhappy Wall Street lawyer for many years. She wanted to find something more fulfilling, and the path she found led her to dedicate her life to dogs. She began boarding dogs who already had loving homes, fostering those who don’t, and leading the effort to save Puerto Rico’s street dogs, called “satos.” We were lucky enough to talk to Tania about her journey. Tania’s first steps out of Wall Street and toward dog rescue started with … Read more

    Adventurous Dog & Cat Love Exploring The Outdoors Together

    Cynthia Bennett and her boyfriend love hiking in the Colorado wilderness, and back in 2014, they added a four-legged friend to the family. A brown and white puppy captured the heart of Bennett at an adoption event, even though she had her sights set on getting a Golden Retriever mix. But when the 3 1/2 month old mutt trotted over to her, she knew he was meant to be theirs. “He just curled up into my lap and went belly … Read more

    Why Do Female Dogs Hump?

    The behavioral issues of mounting and humping can be awkward and uncomfortable for pooch parents – especially if their pup happens to be a female. For our dogs, however, this behavior is a perfectly normal form of self expression – and it isn’t limited to intact males. Both male and female dogs mount and hump for several reasons. As you might expect, humping is often a sexually motivated behavior, even in female dogs. Sexually motivated humping tends to occur during … Read more

    Runaway Dog Spends The Day Touring NYC Before Being Reunited With Owner

    Gwen Wunderlich was on the tarmac at LaGuardia airport at 7 am on Friday when she received a call from her dog walker that her Chow mix, Cash, had slipped out of his collar and run away. Recalling the conversation, Wunderlich told CBS New York: “’Oh my god, we’ve lost the dog, we lost him, he escaped, we’re so sorry.’ And they were crying.” Wunderlish was able to convince the airline staff to turn the plane around so she could … Read more

    Think Your Dog is Getting Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Their Food? Think Again.

    With the endless stream of dog food recalls we’ve witnessed over the years, it comes as no surprise that consumers are just not trusting pet food companies as they used to. Contaminated food and poisonous ingredients are some of the top concerns. Adding another layer to the problem, some important ingredients claimed in the ingredients list of your pup’s food are very likely to be completely inaccurate. Which particular nutrient is this? Omega-3 fatty acids.  A majority of dog food … Read more

    5 Strategies For When Your Dog Doesn’t Listen

    Everyone wants their furry companion to be a well-mannered member of the family, but like people, dogs have minds of their own. Whether they’re 10 weeks or 10 years old, dogs respond to training and commands in different ways. Sometimes, their response is to not respond at all. Dogs that don’t listen aren’t necessarily defiant, disobedient, or dumb. They might be choosing not to listen to you on purpose, but they also might not know what you want from them. … Read more

    If Your Dog Only Learns One Command, It Should Be This

    Each dog parent has the personal choice to decide on the level of training their pup receives. Depending on their temperament and lifestyle, full obedience training may not be a priority, but trainers and behaviorists agree that there is one command that all dogs should master. The “come” or callback command helps empower you to keep your pup safe. It could end up being the one thing that prevents your dog from getting lost, injured, or worse. You may be … Read more

    Dog Finds New Home With UPS Driver After Owner’s Death

    Leo, a Pit Bull in California has a new home after a tragedy, thanks to a close friend with a big heart. Tina, Leo’s original owner, adopted him when her son brought him home as a young puppy – young enough that he required bottle feeding. Tina took on the task of feeding and caring for him, and the two bonded. Leo lived happily, loved by Tina and well cared for until she passed away late last year. As his … Read more

    Ingredient Splitting: The Dirty Little Trick Dog Food Companies Pull On Us

    It feels like we can’t go a day in the pet industry without talking about what we feed our pets. Whether we are discussing the quality of the ingredients, recalls, which protein is best, where products are sourced, etc., there is a common theme – it’s all about quality of food for our best friends. But money is also a factor – how much can you are your willing to pay for your food, and are you getting the quality … Read more

    The Healthiest Food Will Bring Your Pet A Thriving Life

    What do you say when people ask you how your dog is doing? Do you shrug your shoulders and say “fine”? Or do you tell your friends and family that your dog is overjoyed, on top of the world, honest-to-goodness thriving? Some people may be okay with knowing their dogs are doing “fine,” but others know that our dogs are capable of being so much more than just “fine” and won’t settle for less. How do you take your dog … Read more

    Jim and Amora: How A Three Legged Shelter Dog Saved A Suicidal Veteran

    Jim Brakewood Jr. might look like kind of a scary dude. At 6’2”, loaded with muscles, long, wild hair and a beard a to match, he cuts a pretty imposing figure. It’s as if a Viking decided he wasn’t ready for Valhalla just yet and decided to pay Instagram a visit instead. He has a soft spot for dogs, though. In particular, his Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Amora. Jim has seen war. In two tours in Iraq he has been in battle, … Read more

    Pet Food Industry Survey Sheds Light On The Real State Of Consumer Confidence

    Providing proper nutrition may be the single most important thing you can do for your pet. Many of the most common illnesses in dogs and cats are directly connected to diet, including obesity, allergies, diabetes, and certain cancers. With so much riding on the foods our pets eat, iHeartDogs conducted a survey of approximately 1,700 of our readers to find out just how much faith they have in the diets they feed their beloved companions. The results were dismal, but … Read more

    Sad Dog Who Lived On His Own For Almost Two Years Surrenders To Love…And Sausages

    Trying to convince a dog who’s been left to fend for himself for the last year-and-a-half that you’re trying to help him is never easy. For the volunteers from the Redland Rockpit Abandoned Dog Project, it had taken months to persuade Bear that humans didn’t mean him any harm. And it seemed to be working. Bear, a shambling black dog who had been walking a thin line between survival and starvation in a desolate area near Homestead, Florida, was edging closer … Read more

    Twitter User Speaks Out About How Moldy Blue Buffalo Dog Food Killed Her Dog

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    Blue Buffalo is facing serious backlash after a Twitter user posted a photo of a bag of moldy dog food. According to Twitter user iittssaaavv, she was feeding her dogs, Daisy and Duke, a Blue Buffalo brand of dry food when she found the mold at the bottom of the bag. She posted in late March saying, “PSA: This @bluebuffalo bag of dog food has mold at the bottom which could’ve KILLED my dogs! Spread the word to any Blue … Read more

    Dog Left Tied Outside In Pouring Rain Went Straight To Death Row

    Pebbles must have been born under a dark cloud. Because bad luck seemed to follow her at every turn. But her darkest day was came when her former owner decided to tie her up outside a mall in Long Beach, California. “One of my volunteers found her outside tied up to the cart rack in the pouring rain,” Darlene Sears, founder of California-based rescue group Kitty Katchers, tells iHeartDogs. The drenched dog was coaxed into a car and, when Sears … Read more

    Old Dog Survived On Rocks And Bones For 15 Days Waiting For Someone To Save Him

    Despite being an old dog, Tony always seemed a little at odds with the world. He was afraid of grass. He walked as if on tip toes. He forgot things. Maybe that’s because Tony grew up in a world that he would sooner like to forget — a crumbling shelter in Israel, sharing a kennel with rocks and knee-deep mud.   But that all changed when a Canadian rescue group, Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary, decided to fly these ailing … Read more

    Dog Saved From Traffic Now Gives Hugs To Everyone She Meets

    For all her efforts to save the tiny dog weaving through Los Angeles traffic, there came a moment when Elaine Seamans thought all was lost. She couldn’t even bear to watch as the panicked dog dove into multiple lanes of bustling traffic. “I see these cars coming and a truck coming and I’m like, ‘Oh my God,’” Seamans tells iHeartDogs. “I thought the dog was going to get hit. I turned my back and covered my ears.” And then came … Read more

    Dog Food Companies Are Lying To Us About A Vital Nutrient Our Dogs Desperately Need

    With the never-ending stream of dog food recalls we’ve had this year, it’s no wonder that consumers are trusting pet food companies less and less. However, with all the concerns about contaminates in pet food, a conversation also needs to be had about whether or not the ingredients claimed on the ingredient label are of any real value to your pup. What nutrient are we talking about? Omega-3 fatty acids.  Many dog food brands claim Omega-3 DHA and EPA on their … Read more

    UPDATE: FDA Answers Questions About Deadly Dog Food Contamination

    Update 3/2/17: When word spread that certain products from a popular dog food company had been exposed to the euthanasia drug, Pentobarbital the question on everyone’s lips was ‘What is being done to ensure this never happens again?’ Today the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released an update and a Q & A session in an attempt to address consumer concerns. Follow the links if you’d like to view the full documents. The information will be summarized in this post. The FDA … Read more