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Researchers Shed More Light On Why Dogs Eat Poop

Researchers Shed More Light On Why Dogs Eat Poop

Recent survey study answers the infamous question, why do dogs eat poop, and is it possible to stop dogs from doing that. Ever wondered about...
Scientists Discovered the Cause of Deadly Skin Condition in Bull Terriers

Scientists Discovered the Cause of Deadly Skin Condition in Bull Terriers

Researchers finally discovered what causes deadly skin condition called lethal acrodermatitis (LAD) affecting a large population of Bull Terrier dogs. When you volunteer at a...
Dogs Are Second Most Dangerous Nonvenomous Animals in the US

Dogs Are Second Most Dangerous Nonvenomous Animals in the US

New research found that dogs are the second most dangerous fatal nonvenomous animal encounter in the United States, with children under 4 years of...
New Study - These Very Common Toxins Are Killing Our Indoor Dogs

New Study: These Very Common Toxins Are Killing Our Indoor Dogs

Dogs that stay indoors most of the time are more likely to develop various diseases and even die earlier due to some toxins in...
Scientists Say You Can Continue Sharing Bed With Your Dog

Scientists Say You Can Continue Sharing Bed With Your Dog

New study says that sleeping with your pooch will not disrupt yours or your dog's sleep. How often do you share a bed with your...
Dog and Wolf Cross-Breeding Has Forever Changed Gene Pool of Wolves

Cross-Breeding of Dogs and Wolves Has Forever Changed Wolf’s Gene Pool

A new study found that mating dogs and wolves over the last few hundred years has forever changed the wolf's gene pool. Let me tell...
Extraordinary dog rescue stories

8 Stories of People Doing Extraordinary Things for Dogs

We have all heard of, read about and watched fearless dogs who risked their lives to save their owners or even unknown people from...
Woman Accidentally Adopts Childhood Dog

Woman Accidentally Adopts Childhood Dog

A Pennsylvania woman searching for a dog to adopt stumbled upon one that looked familiar, and when she adopted the dog she discovered that...
Dog Stolen From Front Yard Makes It Back Home

Dog Stolen From Front Yard Makes It Back Home

A Denver family whose dog was stolen right from their front yard has been reunited with their beloved pet 5 days after the theft....
Dog Steals Leftover Pancakes, Starts Small House Fire

Dog Steals Leftover Pancakes, Starts Small House Fire

A Massachusetts dog recently stole leftover pancakes from his owners’ stove, and almost burned the whole house down because of it. Southwick Fire Department...
Walking App “Wag” Gets $300 Million Investment from Unlikely Source

Walking App “Wag” Gets $300 Million Investment from Unlikely Source

The LA-based dog walking app Wag has received an enormous investment from an unlikely source - a Japanese banking conglomerate. As if Wag wasn’t...
Tinder Has a New Swipe-Right Option –PUPPIES!

Tinder Has a New Swipe-Right Option – PUPPIES!

People swiping on Tinder for love this Superbowl Sunday are going to have their options upgraded – by getting to swipe on puppies who...

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Tailgating with Dogs: Should You Bring Them With You?

Tailgating with Dogs: 12 Tips for a Safe and Fun Game...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When tailgating with dogs, make sure to pack their essentials, including dog treats, water, comfort items. Keep them on leash, and setup...
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How to Prepare Your Dog for Back-to-School: 12 Tips for an...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Prepare your dog for back-to-school at least one or two weeks before. Adjust their routine gradually, set up a comfortable space or corner...
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Crate and Rotate: What It Is and How to Do It...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: The crate-and-rotate method is a management strategy dog owners can use when dogs cannot be safely together due to aggression, resource guarding,...
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BBQ Safety for Dogs: How to Keep Your Dog Safe at...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some BBQ safety tips for dogs include keeping them away from the hot grill, grease, charcoal, and lighter fluid; being mindful of...

10 Beach Safety Tips for Dogs + Beach Hazards to Watch...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some of the beach safety tips for dogs pet owners must follow include bringing plenty of fresh, clean water, providing dogs with...
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How to Keep Dogs Entertained While Home Alone

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Boredom in dogs can lead to anxiety and behavior problems; keep dogs entertained while home alone by using interactive toys with different...
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How to Stop a Dog Fight at Home: A Guide for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To stop a dog fight at home, DO NOT place your hands in front of the fight. Instead, create a distraction using...
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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...