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    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

    Ad Campaign Sheds Light On The Growing Problem Of Fake Service Dogs

    Larry Bigelow has severe spinal osteoporosis and spinal fractures. He depends on his highly trained Yellow Labrador, Buzz for the stability and physical support he needs to stay active. Buzz is one of many legitimate service dogs trained by Hawaii Fi-Do. The organization has decided to take a stand against imposter service animals with their new web PSA ads. It may seem harmless to purchase a knockoff service vest and slap it on your pup, but untrained service animals give the … Read more

    12 Dog-Centric Instagram Accounts You Have To Follow

    There’s nothing like pictures of adorable pups to brighten your day. For anyone on social media (which is almost everyone!), there are a fair share of photo-filled accounts to appease every interest. For us, of course, it’s dogs! Here are 12 dog-centric Instagram accounts that you should follow for your daily fill of fun, fluff, and inspiration. A photo posted by IHeartDogs.com (@iheartdogscom) on Dec 2, 2016 at 5:07pm PST 1. @hotfirefighters These photos feature more than the handsome, heroic firefighters of Charleston, SC. “We save … Read more

    Learn From Me: Prevent a Life of Agony for Your Dog Before It’s Too Late

    I’ll never forget that day. The sun was shining, dancing on the waves of the Pacific Ocean. The sand was warm, but not hot. And there were seagulls. There were so many seagulls. Cassius and Bailey sat patiently at the top of the storm wall. They eyed their prey. I knew they wanted to go. This wasn’t their first rodeo. And then came the three little words that they’d been waiting for…“Go get ‘em!” My dogs loved chasing seagulls, or … Read more

    3 Tips To Teach Your Dachshund To Play Fetch

    Dachshunds are energetic hunters that love a good chase, whether it’s vermin or a ball. Fetch can be a great game to keep your Doxie trim, and if played correctly, is fairly easy on their back and joints. The secret is to throw easy tosses on a level surface that is not too slick or hard. Also, be sure you don’t toss it such a way that your Doxie has to change direction quickly, as that can cause the spine to … Read more

    5 Words You Should Teach Your Dog

    When it comes to living with dogs, there are many different opinions on how to raise them, treat them, house them, and train them. Just like with children, everyone has a different way of “parenting” their pets. With that said, most agree that basic obedience training is essential for all dogs, regardless of age, size, or breed. In fact, many even agree that there are some basic commands that should be taught to all dogs, and we’d like to share … Read more

    3 Tips To Getting Your Yorkie To Come When Called

    Often little dogs don’t get the training larger dogs do because people feel they don’t “need” it. But training is good for your Yorkshire Terrier’s brain and will help tire them out just as much as exercising does. More than that, some training can even save your dog’s life. A solid recall is important for every Yorkie to have – it can prevent from running toward traffic or too close to a swimming pool. It can also save you a lot … Read more

    Study Implies Dogs Won’t Remember A Hug. Dad Of World’s Smartest Dog Isn’t So Sure!

    An article on Krem.com stated that your dog may not remember the hug you just gave him, due to some research done by Stockhom Univeristy and Brooklyn College. According to the article: “[the study found] that for dogs, events are forgotten after about two minutes—and that’s on the long end of the spectrum. The average memory duration for all animals studied is 27 seconds, with chimps’ memory as short as 20 seconds; that’s a length of time that rats beat, … Read more

    3 Basic Behaviors You Must Teach Your Great Dane

    Great Danes excel at training – you can teach them almost anything that’s physically possible for them to do. And better yet, they truly enjoy the job. Maybe you want to teach yours to turn on lights, fetch your TV remote or help you find those car keys. Or maybe you just don’t want him on the furniture. When it comes to training your Great Dane, it’s really up to you what you want to teach him. A lot will … Read more

    Therapy Dog At Funeral Home Helps Grievers In An Amazing Way

    Funerals and wakes are emotional events surrounded by depression, despair, even dread. But thanks to one employee at Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services in White Plains, New York, many visitors feel a surge of something completely unexpected: comfort. Lulu is a people-loving Goldendoodle who works at the funeral home and brings smiles to some visitors’ darkest days. “I walked into the funeral home and Lulu came running toward me and my sister,” said 26-year-old Chelsea Sules in a story by Today as she recalled the day of her brother’s funeral. … Read more

    UPDATE: Dog Abandoned On London Bus Has Been Reunited With His Family!

    UPDATE:  If “Buster” was abandoned, it certainly wasn’t by his family. The dog, who was left on a London bus where he stayed overnight, was just reunited with his family. Mom Paulina Rybak and kids Filip, 8, and Zofia, 3 are thrilled to have him back home. The pup, a 4-year-old Staffie whose real name is Boston, had been taken outside for just a moment when he disappeared. Said Rybak describes the scene in the Evening Standard: “We took him outside and after … Read more

    5 Popular Treats That You Should NEVER Feed To Your Pet

    Do you give treats to your pets? We all do, right? Some pet owners even prefer to make their own treats at home. After all, there are a lot of DIY dog and cat treat recipes you can find online. But not all of us have the time to bake and prepare those yummy treats, so some of us would just opt to buy from the store. The bad thing about store-bought treats is that we can never be sure … Read more

    The FBI Just Took New Measures To Start Tracking Animal Abusers In 2016

    It seems like 2016 is becoming the year of advocating for animals–and we couldn’t be happier! If you can recall, Tennessee was the first state to create an animal abuser registry which is accessible to the public, and launched this year. Now, the FBI is creating database to better protect our furry friends. Prior to 2016, crimes against animals were classified under the vague group “Other,” as opposed to “Assault” or “Homicide.” Because the grouping was so generalized, it was difficult to keep track of animal cruelty criminals … Read more

    Dog Experiences Snow For The First Time & Goes Absolutely Nuts!

    Does your dog love to play with snow? Can you still recall how he reacted when he got to experience snow for the very first time? The puppy in the video below got to play in the snow for the very first time and he totally went nuts with excitement! This cutie freaked out and ran around like crazy! He doesn’t know what to do first, so he circles around the area, then he ran around, then he starts digging! … Read more

    Sorghum – Should It Be In Your Dog’s Food?

    I don’t know about you, but when I hear the word “sorghum” I think about old-fashioned recipes and The South, sorghum on pancakes and lazy Sunday afternoons. Which is why I was so surprised to see a whole booth just for “sorghum” at a recent pet industry trade show. Why would I want my dog (or cat) to eat a food with a sugary syrup in it? My curiosity was peaked. Sorghum – the grain It turns out, that sorghum … Read more

    Tricks for Treats: 6 Awesome Tricks to Teach Your Dog Right Now

    A well-trained pup is a joy to be around. But teaching your dog new tricks takes a lot of motivation and work- on your part and hers. How do you convince a dog to do what you want her to do? One way is by using treats she finds irresistible. Most of the time, dogs will stick with what they know to do until something comes along to motivate them to change. That makes dogs a lot like people in … Read more

    Ask A Dog Trainer – Why It’s OK To Train With Food

    This just might be the most debated topic among dog trainers. Even those who are positive-reinforcement or “force-free” trainers, will debate whether food should be used and, if so, to what extent. And of course, those who do not use positive reinforcement have all sorts of reasons they believe you shouldn’t train your dog with food. I am here to tell you IT’S OKAY TO TRAIN WITH FOOD! And, I am not just going to tell you that, but I … Read more

    Ask a Dog Trainer: Why Does My Dog Go Crazy After A Bath?

    Many dogs get what owners affectionately call “the zoomies” after a bath. Something about it gets them riled up and they speed through the house, often stopping to rub all over a bed, couch, blanket, etc. But the question is, why? Tonya Wilhelm, owner of Global Dog Training, has been a dog training specialist for almost two decades and was just named one of the top ten dog trainers in the United States. She focuses on treating dogs holistically, from … Read more

    12 Surprising Ways You Could Be Harming Your Dog

    We all want to give your dogs the best care possible; after all, they are our best friends. But sometimes things we are doing (or not doing) can be causing harm to them without us thinking about it. Below are 12 ways you may be accidentally harming your pet. #1 – Not Brushing His Teeth I know, it’s not something you probably think about. But imagine if you never brushed your teeth?! Dental disease can even cause an infection to … Read more

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

    You may not want the next AKC Obedience Champion. You may not care if your dog Sits or Downs on command. Of if he jumps on you every time you come in the door. How much (or little) training you do with your dog is your choice. BUT There is one cue that every single dog without exception should know. COME! Why? Because it’s the one cue that can keep them from running away or getting lost, allows them to be … Read more

    8 Reasons To Consider Adopting A Deaf Dog

    Although many people are now turning to adoption when looking for a dog to add to their family, there are groups of dogs that are less likely to get adopted from shelters or rescues based on things they cannot control. Some of the groups most often over-looked include: black dogs, senior dogs, pits or pit mixes, and disabled pets. Deaf dogs are part of the last group, though we can’t understand why. As part of National Deaf Dog Awareness Week … Read more

    Dedicated Rescuers Help Dogs For A Third Time, Saving 5 Puppies

    It’s all too common to see people who have needed help with their pets, need help more than once. Katie Wing with Houston K911 Rescue in Houston, Texas, explains that the house they are going to they have been too before – they helped them before with Chocolate, a dog that need some medical attention and to be spayed. The rescue fixed her up and returned her to the family. Now, they have two litters of Chihuahuas, just five or … Read more

    He Was Told To Abandon His Dog And Flee From Hurricane Katrina. He Didn’t–And Look At Them Now.

    Family means never leaving anyone behind. That is why we always bring our dogs when we move to another house. That is because we consider dogs not as pets, but as family members. And that is also why Donald Harris refused to leave his dog behind when he was asked to evacuate New Orleans due to hurricane Katrina. Donald sees his dog, Theory, as his family; and he couldn’t just leave him behind. He proved his love for his dog … Read more

    URGENT WARNING: Dog Dies After Tongue Gets Stuck In Popular Brand Name Toy

    A truly tragic event is causing one dog owner to send a message out to other dog owners “If you have one of these balls TAKE IT AWAY!!!!” Jamie Stumpf, owner of the stunning Maximus Aurelius. Maximus, a five-year-old Rottweiler, got a KONG ball toy stuck on his tongue. Look at this picture closely. That is NOT the KONG still in the poor dog’s mouth. This was a round KONG ball. That is his tongue that is so swollen and … Read more

    TRENDING: Are There Really “Wires” in This Popular Name Brand Dog Food?

    More and more reports are coming in around the country as a photo from social media has brought something to the attention of pet owners across the country: There may be wire in Pedigree Dog Food. The images were posted on the Pedigree Facebook page, as well as to the Dog Food Advisor site, all showing what appear to be tiny wires (or in some cases, plastic tubing) sticking out of the pieces of kibble. For example, the following image … Read more

    This Video Of Puppies Meeting Baby Animals Will Make Your Entire Week!

    Just like human babies, puppies go through a lot of challenges when they face the world. And it’s so cute watching them face these challenges for the first time. If you recall, we featured a video of puppies learning to do things for the first time, and that was absolutely adorable! Now here’s something that is so cute, it will definitely make you squeal! HuffPost Partner Studio and Purina Puppy Chow made this video of puppies are facing another challenge: … Read more

    New Study Shows The Way You Train May Affect Your Dog’s Ability To Learn

    Do you have that dog that acts like like a busy bee? Crazy, spun-out of control and just can’t listen for longer than a second? Or maybe you have the dog that just sits there, half asleep, and responds so slowly to your cue that everyone else in class has done 5 repetitions to your one. A new study by the animal experts at Duke Canine Cognition Center has proven what many dog trainers already knew – your training technique … Read more

    Your Dog Should Eat Crickets… Yes, Crickets – But It’s Not What You Think

    When I first heard about the idea of making pet treats out of crickets, it caught my attention. I had visions of the smelly little creepy crawlers that my parents fished with when I was a girl. But then I remembered the attentiveness my childhood pets always showed to leftover crickets. They seemed to want those bugs, though I never considered actually offering them back then. But now that I am a pet expert, I am always thinking about natural … Read more

    5 Fun Games You Can Teach Your Dog To Play With You

    Let’s face it, while our dogs could probably go for walks and play fetch for hours (or even days) at a time, it gets a little boring to us human companions to do the same thing all the time. Spicing up your activity is good for you and your pooch, because new games certainly keep your pup thinking and tired. If you’re looking for some new games to play, we’ve got some great ones here for you! Remember, all of … Read more

    MUST WATCH: Fantastic Shelter Music Video Is Driving Pet Adoptions In Oakland,CA

    If you recall, we’ve posted a few videos of shelters workers making awesome videos to encourage people to adopt. There was that cute music video of Abba’s “Take A Chance On Me”, where shelter workers urge people to take a chance on shelter animals. And there was that video of the awesome dance that shelter workers do when one of their dogs get adopted! And now here’s another cute and very entertaining video for you to check out! Workers of … Read more

    Company Researches 2,200 Dog Food Formulas And Finds ONLY 119 To Be Satisfactory

    As recalls flourish and lawsuits against Purina and Blue Buffalo make headlines, Reviews.com decided to take matters into their own hands and find out which dog food formulas were most likely to be safe. To complete this massive undertaking, 10 people on their team dedicated full-time work to this project, which started on March 16. According to their research, they: Built a list of over 11,000 people with connections to the dog food industry and narrowed it down to the … Read more