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Couple Banned From Keeping Animals After Neglected Dogs Discovered at Home

A couple from Blackpool, United Kingdom, has been banned from keeping animals for ten years after neglected dogs were found at home. Ryan Seel, aged...
Innovative New Canned Dog Food is Nutritious and 95% Single-Sourced

Innovative New Canned Dog Food is Nutritious and 95% Single-Sourced

Pet parents have quickly begun to realize the importance of the diet that they choose to feed their dogs. Many refuse to feed their...
Dogs Hate Unfair Treatment Just Like Humans Do

Dogs Hate Unfair Treatment Just Like Humans Do

Dogs and wolves were recently found to be very sensitive to a lack of fairness – the same sensitivity shown (and long known) in...
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...
Peanut Butter Saved This Dog's Life

Peanut Butter Saved This Dog’s Life

Have you ever seen the large, sticky glue board traps that are used to catch mice and rats? Imagine what it would be like...
Montreal SPCA Circulating Petition To End Permanent Dog Chaining in the Province

Montreal SPCA Circulating Petition To End Permanent Dog Chaining in the Province

The Montreal SPCA is urging all residents of Quebec, Canada to sign a petition that will end permanent chaining in the province. The petition...
Parents Underestimate Risk of Family Dog to Children

Many Parents Underestimate Risk of Family Dog to Children

Parents often invest too much trust and too little supervision into the interactions of the family dog with their children, and this can lead...
US Soldier Fights for Custody of a Dog Who Saved His Life

US Soldier Fights for Custody of a Dog Who Saved His Life

If you have ever lost a pet and had the joyous occasion of reuniting with them, then you will understand this Army Veteran Alex...
Science Gets a Step Closer to Curing a Rare Disease in Dogs

Science Gets a Step Closer to Curing a Rare Disease in Dogs

A group of researchers in the U.S. and France have developed gene therapy which restores canine muscle function and extends the lifespan of dogs...
This Amazing Puppy Mill Rescue Will Leave You in Tears

This Amazing Puppy Mill Rescue Will Leave You in Tears

When two women snuck into a puppy mill in a remote area of New South Wales (Australia), they could not believe what they saw. During...
People Empathize More with Dogs than Humans

Study Shows How People Empathize More with Dogs than Humans

Researchers have discovered that suffering in animals produces more sadness for people than suffering in their fellow humans. These days, we have all the world’s...
K-9 Kraving Dog Food is Being Recalled

K-9 Kraving Dog Food is Being Recalled

On October 5th, K-9 Kraving Dog Food announced a voluntary recall of their Chicken Patties Dog Food. The pet food was recalled due to...

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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...