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Police Officer Helps Start Dog Training Association

Police Officer Helps Start Dog Training Association

Police departments use canine officers for all kinds of operations including search-and-rescue missions, drug stings, and bomb threats. These dogs have to endure an...
57 Dogs Rescued From a Meat Market in Korea

57 Dogs Rescued From a Meat Market in South Korea

In the United States it would be a crime punishable with years of prison time, but in South Korea raising dogs for meat is...
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...
Iraq War Vet Going to Trial Over Service Dog in the Workplace

Iraq War Vet Going to Trial Over Service Dog in the Workplace

Juan Alonzo-Miranda, a decorated veteran of the Iraq War, uses a service dog named Goldie to help him cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....
3D Print Knee Implants Being Made for Thousands of Dogs

3D Print Knee Implants Being Made for Thousands of Dogs

3D systems, a 3D printing company that is responsible for printing things like prosthetic legs, has now partnered with Rita Leibinger Medical to create...
Dog Leads Rescuers to 10 Abandoned Puppies

Dog Leads Rescuers to 10 Abandoned Puppies

It sounds like a storyline from an old Lassie episode, but a hero dog in Dallas lead rescuers to 10 abandoned puppies and their...
Research Proves Dogs Know When You’re Lying

Research Proves Dogs Know When You’re Lying

We’ve all tried the trick where we pretend to throw a ball and see if our dog will run after it. What happens? Instead...
Dog Sled Technology is Getting an Upgrade

Dog Sled Technology is Getting an Upgrade

Dog sledding is a form of transportation that is over 100 years old. In that time not much has changed, but Allen Moore plans...
Dog Fighting Ring Suspected in Denver

Dog Fighting Ring Suspected in Denver

During the first week of March, a two-year-old pitbull mix, now called Bubba, was found abandoned and badly injured. A Good Samaritan called to...
Maine Lawmaker Proposes Bill Targeting Puppy Mills

Maine Lawmaker Proposes Bill Targeting Puppy Mills

A group of Maine activists is trying to ban the sale of cats and dogs in Maine pet stores that come from large out-of-state...
Dog Used to Sniff Out Thyroid Cancer

Dog Used to Sniff Out Thyroid Cancer

Recently, Frankie, a German Shepard, was used to sniff out cancerous tumors in 34 patients. He had an amazing 88% accuracy rating. All 34...
Blind Golden Retriever Lands Unbelievable Job

Blind Golden Retriever Lands Unbelievable Job

Smiley, a blind Golden Retriever, was actually born without eyes. After overcoming the horrible situation he was in as a puppy, Smiley is now...

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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...
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How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Puppies up to 12 months should be taken to the vet every 3 to 4 weeks for their initial vaccines, while adult...
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11 Signs Your Dog’s Diet is Causing Health Problems

Your dog may be eating enthusiastically every day, but that doesn't always mean they're healthy! As in humans, diet plays a major role in a...
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10 Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs: Keep Your Yard Clean and...

I'm sure many dog owners with backyards can relate to this problem. High-energy dog, running around the yard, digging, and wearing down your beautifully manicured...
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How to Set Up a Home Office With a Pet Space...

For some, working from home is a gift that keeps on giving. No commute, zero prep time needed, and best of all, you get...
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How to be a Digital Nomad With a Dog

Imagine working anytime, from anywhere in the world, with your dog by your side! For many modern pet parents, that's the dream—combining remote work with...
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How to Stop Dogs From Chasing Wildlife

I'm sure every pet owner who enjoys a nice walk outside with their dogs has experienced this: Fido spots a squirrel, rabbit, or bird,...
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Build Confidence in Dogs: Weekly Training Plan for Pet Owners

How would you describe your dog? Outgoing? Vivacious? A trouble-maker? While this may be the case for some, other dogs tend to be the opposite....