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Study Shows How Military Veterans with PTSD Benefit from Service Dogs

Study Shows How Military Veterans with PTSD Benefit from Service Dogs

We suspected this before, but finally there's actual evidence showing that service dogs provide physiological benefits to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The effects of...
Science Determines the Exact Age When Puppies Are Their Most Adorable

Science Determines the Exact Age When Puppies Are Their Most Adorable

For many animal lovers, dogs are cute at any age, but scientists managed to zero in on the exact age of when they're at...
Human Encouragement Boosts Problem-solving Skills In Dogs, Study Says

Human Encouragement Boosts Problem-solving Skills In Dogs, Study Says

New research explains how important our encouragement is to our pets. Nine dogs were able to complete the task better because they got some...

Scared and in Need of Care, This Dog Was Mistaken for an Old Carpet

This heartwarming story about Shih Tzu named Oreo serves as a big lesson for dogs with long hair who forget to groom themselves and...
Happy or Mad, Your Dog Knows How You Feel, Researchers Say

Happy or Mad, Your Dog Knows How You Feel, Researchers Say

Dogs are attuned to the reactions of humans more than we thought, and a recent scientific experiment has taught researchers just how much our...
Heroic Pit Bull Alerts of Fire, Then Runs Back to Save a Baby from a Burning House

Heroic Pit Bull Alerts of Fire, Then Runs Back to Save a Baby from...

Sasha is yet another Pit Bull that’s tearing down the known stereotypes and hopefully ending the stigma about this specific breed. A family from Stockton,...
New Study Finds No Evidence That Dogs Can Predict Earthquakes

New Study Finds No Evidence That Dogs Can Predict Earthquakes

Most of us heard or read about dogs and other animals behaving oddly before an earthquake, owners often assuming their pets can predict an...
Grief Over Pet Loss - A Tragedy That Can Hurt More than Human Loss

Grief Over Pet Loss: A Tragedy That Can Hurt More than Human Loss

Scientists say that a pet’s death is a serious matter that can result in a significant emotional distress, and it’s important that pet owner's...
Genius Dog Opens Jammed Door After His Owner Locked Herself Out

Genius Dog Opens Jammed Door After His Owner Locked Herself Out

This yellow Labrador named Sam looked really proud of himself after helping and surprising his owner with some serious skills. A clever dog came to...
Dogs Like Fatty Food And Cats Want to Carbo-load, Study Finds

Dogs Like Fatty Food and Cats Want to Carbo-load, Study Finds

We thought that our dogs and cats love high protein meals the best, but new research findings say that is not the case at...
Researchers Found That Dogs Can Detect Diseases That Kill Trees

Researchers Found That Dogs Can Detect Diseases That Kill Trees

New study demonstrates how man's best friend is helping scientists sniff out what's killing avocado trees in Florida. "It is the best 'technology' so far...
Deaf Dog Missing For 5 Months Reunites With Family In Texas After Staying In Minnesota

Deaf Dog Missing for 5 Months Was Reunited With His Family in Texas

No one really wanted to adopt a sweet, loving but deaf dog and her foster mom figured out why. It was hard to figure out...

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How to Train a Dog to Use a Bell for Potty...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Start by introducing the bell and letting the dog get familiar with it until they become more confident touching it with their...
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Why Dogs Mirror Their Owner’s Energy and Personality (Science Explained!)

Calm dogs often have calm owners. Energetic dogs have energetic owners. I don't know if you have noticed, but this seems to be the case...
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How to Bathe a Dog That Hates Water: Follow These 8...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To bathe a dog that hates water, first, choose the best location, whether outdoors or in the sink. Brush their coat first...
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How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Puppies up to 12 months should be taken to the vet every 3 to 4 weeks for their initial vaccines, while adult...
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11 Signs Your Dog’s Diet is Causing Health Problems

Your dog may be eating enthusiastically every day, but that doesn't always mean they're healthy! As in humans, diet plays a major role in a...
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10 Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs: Keep Your Yard Clean and...

I'm sure many dog owners with backyards can relate to this problem. High-energy dog, running around the yard, digging, and wearing down your beautifully manicured...
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How to Set Up a Home Office With a Pet Space...

For some, working from home is a gift that keeps on giving. No commute, zero prep time needed, and best of all, you get...
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How to be a Digital Nomad With a Dog

Imagine working anytime, from anywhere in the world, with your dog by your side! For many modern pet parents, that's the dream—combining remote work with...
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How to Stop Dogs From Chasing Wildlife

I'm sure every pet owner who enjoys a nice walk outside with their dogs has experienced this: Fido spots a squirrel, rabbit, or bird,...
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Build Confidence in Dogs: Weekly Training Plan for Pet Owners

How would you describe your dog? Outgoing? Vivacious? A trouble-maker? While this may be the case for some, other dogs tend to be the opposite....