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Hilton Couple Fined For Breeding Dogs Without License

Hilton Couple Plead Guilty of Breeding Dogs Without License

A couple in Sutton Lane, Hilton in Derbyshire, pleaded guilty and was fined more than £24,000 for breeding dogs without a license at their...
New Smartphone App Connects Dog Owners in Austin, Texas

BarkHappy Smartphone App Connects Dog Owners in Austin

Yesterday, July 23, 2015, BarkHappy, a location-based app that allows dog owners to search and meet-up, made its debut in Austin, Texas. The app...
New Study on How Dogs Diet Affects Gut Microbiome and Obesity

Dog Gut Microbiome Study: What Causes Obesity in Dogs?

Scientists are finally beginning to study dogs' gut microbiome and how certain dietary choices affect it, and this new research demonstrates how ratio between...
High-End Dog Food Is Fit for Human Consumption

High-End Dog Food Is Fit for Human Consumption

The nutritional value of dog food has been under a lot of scrutiny lately. Pet parents are pushing for tighter quality control standards on...
Watch a Dog Chained Up for 15 Years Finally Set Free for the First Time

Watch a Dog Chained Up for 15 Years Finally Set Free for the First...

Upon learning about an elderly dog who had been tied up on a chain for the past 15 years, a Long Island rescue group...
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England Bans Electric Collar Effective February 2024

Another step towards humane dog treatment! England is set to ban shock collar devices in February 2024 after a decade-long advocacy campaign. Kennel Club, the...
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Dognapped, Neutered and Sold Back to Rightful Owner

The trouble all started out-of-the-blue when Lou Gotowski's beloved purebred Havanese dog, Jack, wandered out of his pet parent's motorcycle shop. According to video...
Scratch-and-Sniff Isn't Just For Kids Anymore

Scratch-and-Sniff Isn’t Just For Kids Anymore

Did you ever use a scratch-and-sniff book as a child? They are a lot of fun! So fun in fact, that companies that manufacture...
Hill's Science and Prescription Dog Foods Recalled Due to Excessive Amounts of Vitamin D

Hill’s Science and Prescription Dog Foods Recalled Due to Excessive Amounts of Vitamin D

A voluntary recall for a large number of Hill’s Pet Nutrition dog foods was just released, affecting foods sold within North America due to...
Drymate’s Zorb-Tech Technology Takes Dog Products to the Next Level

Drymate’s Zorb-Tech Technology Takes Dog Products to the Next Level

Every dog owner has struggled with the wet mess that is left behind when their dog is finished drinking from the water bowl. RPM...
Bound and Left For Dead, This Pups Story Is Miraculous

Bound and Left For Dead, This Pup’s Story Is Miraculous!

What could be more shocking than reading a news story and seeing the picture of your dog, tightly bound with electrical tape around the...
A Couple Forced a Sick and Starving Dog to Chew Off His Own Foot to Survive

Tied to a Pole for Weeks, a Starving Dog Had to Chew off His...

A couple from South Carolina tied their sick and starving Great Dane to a metal pole, leaving him no water or food, and the...

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Día de los Muertos and Dogs + How to Make a...

The dogs we love may only share part of our lives, but the memories they leave behind can last forever. During Día de los Muertos, or Day...
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What Seasonings Can Dogs Have? 11 Safe Herbs and Spices for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When considering what seasonings dogs can have, plain and minimal is usually the safest approach. You can use basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme,...
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Visiting a Pumpkin Patch With Dogs: 12 Tips for a Fun...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When visiting a pumpkin patch, find a genuinely dog-friendly farm, consider your dog's temperament, bring the right supplies, keep them leashed, watch...
Fun Halloween Activity for Dogs: Doggy Playdates in Costume

110 Best Dog Halloween Costumes

Halloween is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween costumes for dogs! In this article, we have compiled a huge...
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...