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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...
What Is This 'Pet Detective' Doing to Help Dog Owners

What Is This ‘Pet Detective’ Doing to Help Dog Owners?

This is a case of the runaway dog that went missing from his owner since the fall of 2014. He was practically uncatchable. Each...
Canine IQ Tests Suggest the Presence of a g Factor

Canine IQ Tests Suggest the Presence of a “g” Factor

We may already know our dogs are super-smart, but now there's a study that proves canines actually possess a "g" factor or a "general...
Carrie Fisher’s Service Dog Adopted by Daughter

Carrie Fisher’s Service Dog Adopted by Daughter

Carrie Fisher had a beloved service dog, Gary, who went everywhere with her. He attended red carpet events, film premieres, book signings, and appeared...
BendiBrush Makes Grooming Faster, Easier, and Happier

BendiBrush Will Make Grooming Faster and Easier

There is a great new dog brush out there designed with your dog’s body and fur in mind. It’s called BendiBrush, and it can...
Kids Feel Closer to Their Dogs than Their Brothers and Sisters

Kids Feel Closer to Their Dogs than Their Brothers and Sisters

A new study has concluded that children prefer the company of their pets - dogs or cats - to that of their siblings, and...
Stress Doesn’t Change Performance of Search and Rescue Dogs

Why Search and Rescue Dogs Are Not Affected By Travel Stress

Search and rescue dogs experience significant travel stress while flying to disaster sites, but quickly get over it in order to perform their jobs. Dog...
Dogs May Be More Self-Aware Than We Thought

Dogs May Be More Self-Aware Than We Thought

Dogs seem to have more self-awareness than we originally attributed to them, thanks to some new realizations about their perceptions. As dog lovers, we...
How An Overweight Dog Saved An Overweight Man’s Life

How An Overweight Dog Saved an Overweight Man’s Life

As part of his weight loss goals, a man rescued a dog, and the dog changed that man’s entire world. At age 51, Eric O’Grey...
New Study Shows How Dogs Can Sense Shapes and Sizes of Objects

Study Shows How Dogs Can Sense Shapes and Sizes of Objects

New study proves that dogs can "smell" shapes and sizes of objects. Your pooch is likely able to tell the difference between a stuffed...
Clever Dogs Can Fake Sickness and Injuries to Get Attention and TLC

Clever Dogs Can Fake Sickness and Injuries to Get Attention and TLC

One dog in Utah did try this trick on his pet parents but experts explain why the trickery isn’t deliberate. It's already known that our...
Clever Dog Begs Money from People So He Can Buy Sausages

Clever Dog Begs Money from People So He Can Buy Sausages

Cabron is quite well known in a small town market in Mexico, where he’s often seen buying salchichas, aka sausages. A stray dog named Cabron...

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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...