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Sinbad the Lovable Mutt

10 Most Famous Dogs in History

Diana Beth Miller - Sep 2, 2018

While the likes of the mystery-solving Great Dane, Scooby Doo, and the classic romance of The Lady and a Tramp bring all the lovable...

Our Dogs' DNA Carry Cancer Genes from Over 10,000 Years Ago

Our Dogs’ DNA Carry Cancer Genes from Over 10,000 Years Ago

Samuel Walker, MSc - Aug 19, 2018

Today’s American dogs have the DNA of a cancer gene that apparently wiped out the ancient dogs that originally roamed the Americas. The history of...

History of Dogs Through Science - From the Wolf Pack to the Human Pack

History of Dogs Through Science: From the Wolf Pack to the...

Stephen Valentino, MSc - May 29, 2018

Wolves are icons of pack behavior. Their collective strength is greater than their individual efforts. As Rudyard Kipling put it, “for the strength of...

Dogs Are Our Best Friends Because We Share Similar Genes

Dogs Are Our Best Friends Because We May Share Similar Genes

Samuel Walker, MSc - May 26, 2018

People may have bred themselves the perfect companions from wild wolves, and a new study shows that a lot of this has to do...

New Study - We Now Know What Mayas Used to Do With Dogs Over 2,500 Years Ago

We Now Know What Mayas Used to Do With Dogs Over...

Samuel Walker, MSc - Apr 14, 2018

New study found that Mayas raised and traded dogs for ceremonies, kept them as guardians and pets, and did not differentiate between breeds. Growing up,...

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9 Emergency Dog Health Problems That Cannot Be Delayed

9 Emergency Dog Health Conditions That Cannot Be Delayed

Kelli Pechal, VT - Oct 17, 2018

Dealing with any type of dog health problems is often distressing for pet owners, and you must take your pup to the vet if...

7 Situations That May Stress Out Your Dogs

7 Situations That May Stress Out Your Dogs

Latasha Doyle - Oct 16, 2018

The world is a stressful place and even dogs experience triggers that can easily raise their anxiety level. Some pet owners, however, don't realize...

The Best Dog Trainers in San Diego

13 Best Dog Trainers in San Diego, California

James Rhys Clarke - Oct 16, 2018

Professional dog training isn’t just for dogs with problem behaviors. Many dogs can benefit from getting professional instruction. Having a trained professional who understands...

Top 7 Worst Human Foods for Dogs (Based on Studies)

7 Human Foods Dogs Can’t Eat and Why (Based on Studies)

Mary Concepcion, BSc - Oct 15, 2018

Even though dogs are somewhere between carnivores and omnivores that consume the organic matter of other animals, they can also be classified as opportunistic...

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Pet Insurance: A Beginner’s Guide

Diana Beth Miller - Oct 14, 2018

With so many pet insurance programs on the market, it’s hard to know which one offers the best coverage (and pricing) for your and...

1000 Most Cool Dog Names

Latasha Doyle - Oct 14, 2018

You've adopted a dog and it's now time to name your pup. If you're looking for cool dog names, we've got a huge list...

6 Most Common Dog Ear Problems - How to Prevent and Fix Them

6 Most Common Dog Ear Problems: How to Prevent and Fix...

Kelli Pechal, VT - Oct 13, 2018

One in five canines will suffer from some type of ear disease throughout their life. In most cases of dog ear problems, these issues...

New Puppy Checklist - 15 Things You Must Do

New Puppy Checklist: 15 Things You Must Do

Diana Beth Miller - Oct 12, 2018

Before bringing home a new puppy, there are a few things that you need to do to make their homecoming as comfortable and as...

Do Dogs Like Music and Why

Do Dogs Like Music?

Kristina Jovellar, MSc - Oct 11, 2018

We all know how dogs react to unfamiliar noise - thunder causes a fearful response, where the sound of a siren brings out a howl....

15 Dog Safety Tips for Halloween

Latasha Doyle - Oct 10, 2018

With Halloween a few weeks away, every pet parent should keep these Halloween hazards in mind so that this fun night won’t be ruined...

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