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5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Getting a German Shepherd Dog

You’ve watched the police dog demos at the fair. Your friends own one and you love the way he tolerates your kids. Perhaps you’ve even seen a highly trained Shepherd tend his sheep. Maybe it’s as simple as seeing the movie Finding Rin Tin Tin (2007). Whatever it was, you’ve taken that first step – you’re pretty sure you want a German Shepherd to join your family. A German Shepherd can make a wonderful pet, but they can also be … Read more

5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Getting a Great Dane

One of the most easily recognized dog breeds in the world, Great Danes are admired by all dog fanciers, so it’s no wonder you are considering adding one to your home. Maybe you watched Scooby Doo when you were little or enjoyed reading “Marmaduke” each Sunday. It could be that a friend of yours owns one and you just love her. Whatever your reason, you are now contemplating adding a Dane to your household. And while they can be wonderful … Read more

Rescuers Miraculously Save A Puppy Who Was Once So Lifeless, Flies Swarmed His Body

You may recall the India rescue group Animal Aid Unlimited for their unbelievable rescues; we’ve shared a few of their stories, including a street dog who had laid down to die and a pup with a severely swollen face. Last week, they saved yet another dog who was teetering on the edge of death. When members of the rescue team discovered a puppy laying underneath a car, he looked like he was already dead. In fact, he was so lifeless, flies had … Read more

Top 5 Mistakes Boxer Owners Make

Boxers are a loving, happy breed, which makes them a wonderful family pet. But there are definitely things that can make your life easier (or harder!) when it comes to caring for a Boxer that’s sharing your home. In regards to training and health, there are things that are sometimes overlooked and can cause your dog to not be as well-behaved or as healthy as you would like. The following are 5 mistakes that Boxers owners sometimes make. #1 – No Set … Read more

5 Tips For Potty Training Your Great Dane

Great Dane puppies are adorably cute – all ears and legs. That is, until they have a potty accident in your house – not so cute. Potty training is the one unpleasant task of puppy ownership. And if not done correctly, your Great Dane puppy could grow up into a dog that still thinks it’s okay to go to the bathroom in the house. It’s important to start out right from the very beginning in order to be truly successful. … Read more

Top 5 Mistakes Great Dane Owners Make

Great Danes are a wonderful dog to own. They make great companions and definitely live up to the phrase “gentle giant.” If you are lucky enough to share your life with a Dane, then you want to give them the best life possible. Chances are, you’ve received lots of advice about the breed from fellow Great Dane admirers. However, we often forget tips or tricks people tell us as life goes on and we get busy. The following are 5 mistakes … Read more

5 Tips To Potty Training Your German Shepherd Dog

Perhaps the only downside to getting a cute German Shepherd puppy is the potty training. No one likes it and if it not done properly, you may end up with a dog that has accidents throughout his life. It’s important to start out right from the very beginning in order to be truly successful. To that end, here are 5 potty training tips to make sure your German Shepherd puppy gets it right from the start. #1 – Say NO … Read more

5 Tips To Potty Training Your Boxer

Bringing home an adorable Boxer puppy is the best thing in the world – until he has a potty accident. House training is the one task about dog ownership we can all agree is not fun. Even worse, if not done properly, your Boxer may have accidents throughout his entire life! It’s important to start out right from the very beginning in order to be truly successful. To that end, here are 5 potty training tips to make sure your … Read more

Sick Cheetah Cub Gets A Helping Paw From A Caring Puppy

The character Emmett from the Twilight Series is by far the strongest of his vampire brood, but the Columbus Zoo cheetah cub named for him got off to difficult start in life. Little Emmett is just 10-weeks-old and contracted pneumonia shortly after his birth at The Wilds Conservation Center in Ohio. He was recently welcomed as the newest member of a diverse family of residents at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, but he was having trouble adapting. Cheetahs are known to be skittish … Read more

Tiny Puppy & Gentle Giant Prove That Love Knows No Size

Looking for your daily dose of cuteness? Well we have the perfect video for you! This adorable video will definitely have you smiling from ear to ear! Friendship knows no age, breed, or size. And since we love animal friendships, here’s another cute friendship for you! This giant French Mastiff has fallen in love with this tiny puppy and their friendship is one of the sweetest and cutest we’ve ever seen! Check out the adorable video below! Giant Dog Falls … Read more

Puppy Can’t Sit On Mom’s Lap, So He Throws A Seriously Adorable Tantrum!

Anyone who has a child in the family knows that kids throw tantrums, especially when they don’t get their way. They whine, complain, cry and scream just to get attention and to get what they want. Well, puppies are like that too! They use their irresistibly adorable faces and their cute crying voices to win you over. Just like the cute pup in the video below! This pup named Little Napoleon is riding in the car with his mom. He … Read more

Litter Lessons: What Your Dog Learns From His Littermates & Mother

A litter of puppies may seem like they don’t do much – eat, sleep, play a bit, repeat. But you may be surprised at just how much those puppies are learning and how what they learn will affect the dog they become. In fact, behavioral problems you are dealing with now may likely have stemmed from what happened (or didn’t happen!) before you bring your puppy home. Those First Several Weeks While those puppies are certainly eating and sleeping a … Read more

Ask A Dog Trainer: Why Does My Dog Whine?

If your dog whines when it needs to go outside, chances are you figured that out pretty quick. But what about the other times? Why do some dogs seem to whine all the time or at odd times of day when they clearly don’t have to “go”? If you live with a dog that whines, you know how frustrating it can be to hear it. But also how frustrating it is to not be able to understand what your dog … Read more

What’s In A Name: A Trainer Explains The Importance Of Your Dog’s Name

My last several dogs had all been adults when I got them and had come with names, so when I finally got a puppy, I agonized over just the “right” name. I think it took me three weeks to finally settle on the call name “Merlin.” Why did I have such a hard time? Because your dog’s name is something you are going to use more than you could ever possibly imagine, and choosing the wrong name can cause trouble … Read more

Ask A Dog Trainer: Will My Dog Grow Out Of These Bad Behaviors?

Your puppy just ate your shoes, bit your ankles or had an accident on the rug. Your adolescent dog won’t respond when you call him, barks at everything in sight, or won’t stop jumping up. Whatever it is, chances are someone close to you has said, “He’ll grow out of it.” But is this really true? The short answer is no. Dogs don’t grow out of behaviors like they grow out of collars. A puppy that bites and is never … Read more

Woman Saves A Puppy With A Cleft Palate On Her 30th Birthday, Receives The Best Gift Ever!

Vet tech and Imgur user kaffekalle was working at the vet clinic on her 30th birthday. That day, she had no idea she’d be taking home an unexpected surprise: a newborn puppy! However, he had a severe cleft palate. “I took him on knowing that he might not live,” the dauntless woman wrote. The pup’s life expectancy was about two weeks. But fate was on their side. And lucky for us, the persistent vet tech recounted the “tail” with a slew of adorable pictures! Take a look … Read more

Ask A Dog Trainer: Why Do Puppies Bite & What Can Be Done About It?

Puppies are wonderful bundles of fur and joy, until they sink those razor-sharp baby teeth into your skin. That’s about that time that many dog owners start question why they got a puppy (that, and potty training!). It can even get so bad that the puppy, now an adolescent, gets relinquished to the shelter. So why does that adorable puppy that you just want to cuddle bite you? There are several reasons and knowing why can help you curb the … Read more

This Store Came Up With The Perfect Solution For Dogs Left In Cars

There are laws that hold dog owners legally responsible for leaving their pups in hot/cold cars, and even some laws that allow passers-by to break into cars if there’s a dog suffering inside. While holding owners accountable to this cruel treatment of canines definitely helps, it still keeps happening. That’s why one location of the furniture behemoth Ikea came up with a solution: a puppy parking lot! Not only is this a safe alternative to leaving dogs in cars, it encourages shoppers to let Fido tag … Read more

Royals Fans Bust Puppy Out Of Hot Car At Kauffman Stadium

There are so many things wrong with this picture: a puppy was left in a car on a day where temperatures soared above 90 degrees while his owners (presumably) watched an entire baseball game. Luckily, fate had other plans for this little pup, and they did not include dying of heat stroke that day. Royals fans Josh Lee, his wife Erin, son Hudson and brother Michael Warner left the game early during the 8th inning, reports The Kansas City Star. That’s when they heard a muffled whimpering sound … Read more

UPS Driver Sees Dog Getting Dumped, “Delivers” Him To Safety

In Stanislaus County, California, a UPS driver watched as someone dumped a puppy from their car, leaving the pup in the middle of a busy road. The driver sped away. Afraid for the pup’s safety, UPS employee Jason Harcrow scooped up the 3-month-old Cairn Terrier before it got hit. Unfortunately, he did not catch the license plate on the car. https://www.facebook.com/StanSheriffHPS/photos/pcb.1134010226670221/1134005993337311/?type=3&theater “I thought the car in front of me was going to hit it, then it went underneath mine and I’m looking out the … Read more

Watch As These Police Puppies Learn That Safety Is The Top Priority!

In New Zealand, law enforcement takes the safety of their working police dogs–and puppies in training–very seriously! Below is a video of two puppies outfitted in their mini stab-proof vests. It’s adorable, but more importantly, it shows that the safety of these police dogs is a top priority. It looks like they start learning the fundamentals early! “You have the right to remain cute but anything you bark may be used in a court of law against you,” The Telegraph Facebook page … Read more

This Man Was Afraid His Dog Wouldn’t Remember Him After 2 Years Apart…But Watch What Happens!

When Wisconsin native Jose of got word that the Winnebago County Animal Services of Illinois had found his long-lost dog, he was elated. “I was speechless and I couldn’t stop smiling. I just couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t get to the shelter fast enough,” he said in a story by ABC. Jose’s dog was stolen from him 2 years ago, by a friend of a friend who was dog-sitting for him. The pup held a special place in Jose’s heart. His life had hit … Read more

Puppy Was Burned And Tossed From A Car, But She’s Still Got The Happiest Face You’ve Ever Seen!

In Sacramento, California, a 1-year-old German Shepherd puppy was found after suffering from third degree burns. “What it looks like is perhaps a hot liquid…it could’ve been just boiling hot water across the top of the dog’s back,” explained Gina Knepp, director at the Front Street Animal Shelter, in a KCRA 3 news story. Found by a passerby at a park, the woman realized the dog was injured and called the police. “We saw this dog weaving through traffic. It was … Read more

Blogger Receives Death Threats After Posting Video Abusing His Dog On Facebook

19-year-old Goncalo Carter’s claim to fame is being a “bi blogger” from Lisbon, Portugal. Recently, in an attempt to get a reaction from his audience, he involved his innocent puppy Ruka in a cruel and terrifying stunt: he held the puppy by the scruff of the neck and dangled him out of a high window. What’s more, this horrendous act of stupidity was followed by a session of tormenting the poor pup. Carter filmed himself handling Ruka far too roughly, repeatedly smacking him, and grabbing him by … Read more

This Orphaned Puppy Was Adopted Into A Litter Of Kittens And He Fits Right In!

Little Bobby was just 5 days old when he was orphaned. The Chihuahua puppy was found by a passerby, next to his deceased mother after she’d been struck by a car. He was struggling to stay alive, and without the kindness of this good Samaritan, he never would’ve made it. But luckily, he got a second chance. Brought to the Michigan Humane Society, staff knew that he needed the nutrition of a mother’s milk to prosper. “Bottle feeding can … Read more

Before & After: 13 Pets From Baby To Adulthood

There is nothing better than seeing our pets grow from fluffy little babies to beautiful, majestic animals. Especially with mixed-breeds, it’s so fun to see how their features grow on them–some look completely different from baby to adulthood! Our pets grow so fast, these pictures are a reminder to savor every age and every moment. But every so often, it’s so fun to look back at those puppy and kitten faces, gazing in all their wide-eyed wonder! We’d love to see some before-and-after … Read more

When They Bring Home A New Dog, His Reaction Is Priceless

One of the reasons we love dogs so much is their uninhibited honesty. If you’re not sure what your pup is thinking, just look at his face–or into those big, soulful eyes–and you’ll know exactly how he feels about any given situation! Imgur user MaedayMaeday posted some pictures of this hilariously expressive Husky who looks less than thrilled to be sharing the attention with this fluffy new family member. “He loves his new sister,” reads the caption (we assume there’s a bit of sarcasm there!). … Read more

Ask A Dog Trainer: What’s The SIMPLEST Way To Potty Train?

Puppies are absolutely the cutest thing on this Earth…until they have their first accident in your house. On your brand new carpet. That’s when a lot of new pet parents start rethinking their decision to own a dog. But it doesn’t have to be that way! As an adult, I had always adopted older shelties. When I finally got my first puppy, I was a bit nervous about potty training. To be honest, it was one of the reasons I … Read more

Family Volunteers At Turkish Shelter And Make A Miracle Happen

Americans Mary and her daughters, Abby (17,) Anna (15,) and Alaina (11) live in Turkey and are animal lovers. They donated their time to the local animal shelter in Ankara; and what they saw there was shocking. Alaina was brought to tears. They saw “rows and rows of cages” with “20 dogs per cage.” Mary would bring 6 large bags of dog food and would be unable to feed more than 2 – 3 cages at a time. The dogs … Read more

This 3-Legged Vet Ranch Patient Is The Happiest Puppy You’ll See All Day!

Our favorite doctors at Vet Ranch have done it again! Myles, an adorable stray puppy, had a paralyzed front leg that just dragged on the ground wherever he went. (When you see how much this little guy moves, you’ll realize how much it held him back!) In a regular shelter, a handicapped pup like Myles would normally be one of the first to be euthanized. It’s a sad reality, but the fact is, many of these facilities simply don’t have the funds for surgical procedures to treat … Read more

Ask A Dog Trainer: How Do I Fix A Pushy Dog? (Hint: You May Be Reinforcing The Behavior!)

Do you have a pushy pup problem? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Pushy dogs quickly become a nuisance, and some even end up in the shelter because of their bad behavior. However, there is no reason why you can’t reform your pushy dog and live happily ever after. Why Do Dogs Become Pushy In The First Place? Dogs are opportunists, meaning they are going to do what works for them. That’s why once your dog has gotten food from … Read more

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