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Two-Legged Therapy Dogs Inspire Amputee Patients in Rehab

PHILADELPHIA—Three therapy dogs, each with only two working legs, are helping amputee patients adjust to life after limb loss through encouragement and emotional support. Cyrus,...
New App Uses Facial Recognition to Return Lost Dogs

New App Uses Facial Recognition to Return Lost Dogs

More than 10 million pets get lost every year in the United States, and many of them never find their way home. Now, a...
Two New Products Lead the Way to Better Protection From Fleas

Two New Dog Products Lead the Way to Better Flea Protection

All dog owners look forward to spring bringing warmer weather so their pets can get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. The thing they don’t...
Blue Buffalo Admits to Lying About Ingredients

Blue Buffalo Admits to Lying About Ingredients

A year to the day after being sued by Nestlé Purina, Blue Buffalo officially admitted that they used by-product meal in a “substantial” and...
Prickly Fibers Are Showing Up in Pedigree Dog Treats

Prickly Fibers Are Showing Up in Pedigree Dog Treats

Dog owners have been on a heightened state of alert lately with all the pet food recalls and some extremely dangerous dog treat linked...
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...
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PupPods Boost Your Dog’s Intellectual Ability Thru Internet

Technology is growing at an inconceivable rate. Most of our favorite things are already connected to the internet. Of course there is social media...
Many Clients Refer To This Dog Trainer a Dog Whisperer

Most Clients Refer To This Dog Trainer As the Dog Whisperer

It takes a special person to train a dog, especially someone else’s dog. It takes patience, consistency, and dedication. It also takes a lot...
Sick Puppy Motivates Entrepreneur To Start Her Own Pet Sitting Business

Sick Puppy Motivates Entrepreneur To Start Her Own Pet Sitting Business

In 2006, Melissa McGinty became a professional pet sitter. Owning a business isn’t easy, but she was prepared for the challenge. Her family’s new...
Can the Government Force You To Spay or Neuter Your Dog

Can the Government Force You To Spay or Neuter Your Dog?

It probably won’t happen here in the United States, but it is a reality for citizens of South Australia. Proposed compulsory desexing laws could...
The Pet Community Needs More Organizations Like This One

The Pet Community Needs More Organizations Like This One

When you think of pet charities helping animals in need, you probably picture a puppy mill with a sad Sarah McLachlan song playing in...
Does Your Dog Need a Smartphone

Does Your Dog Need a Smartphone?

What do you do when you miss someone? You pick up your smartphone and give them a call, right? Wouldn’t it be nice if...

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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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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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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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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?

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