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12 Types of Hunting Dogs and Which One You Need

When talking about hunting dogs, it’s really hard to avoid all the dog-related clichés like “a dog is a man’s best friend” or “dogs...

Meet Frida – The Dog Rescuing Humans After Mexico’s Earthquake

A yellow lab is saving lives in Mexico, helping recover people the human rescuers can’t get to after a devastating earthquake. The world is...

Top 10 Best Performance Dog Foods for Working and Athletic Dogs

Athletic dogs have very unique individual nutritional needs. Not only does an athletic or working dog's diet vary based on his age, weight, and...

Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Just Became Even Better Through Vapor Analysis

Training of explosives detection dogs could be improved by analyzing the vapors dogs detect in real-time, according to a new study. Ever wonder how and...

There’s a New Tool to Help You Choose the Best Guide...

A young dog’s likelihood of becoming a successful service dog can now be more accurately predicted by using a newly developed tool. Have you...

Emotional Farewell Ceremony Held for a Dying Marine Dog

A Marine dog who had cancer and who served in Afghanistan 3 times had hundreds turn out for his tear-filled goodbye ceremony in Michigan....

Bodies of 4 Young Men Finally Found Thanks to Cadaver Dogs

The bodies of 4 missing men have been located after the biggest manhunt in recent history, thanks to cadaver dogs. Since the disappearance of...

What You Must Know Before Adopting a Working Dog

As a potential dog owner, it can be very confusing when trying to match a specific dog breed with your lifestyle. This especially true...

Cadaver Dogs Can Now More Accurately Identify Human Remains

Scientists are working with the UK police forces to help police dogs more accurately identify human remains. Researchers at the University of Leicester's Department...

Blind Therapy Dog “Smiley” Takes Blind Rescue Pup Under His Wing

This dog was born without eyes, but found his higher purpose as a therapy dog. Now, he is helping his new blind puppy brother...

Abused and Abandoned, Kiah Becomes New York’s First Pit Bull Police...

One police dog is challenging Pit Bull stereotypes by living life as a hero. Her tragic past fated her for important work as a...

“Battle Buddies” Help Veterans With PTSD

Thanks to Battle Buddies, a nonprofit organization based out of Battle Ground, Washington, veterans of war are now getting a powerful aid in helping...

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How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

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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 be a Digital Nomad With a Dog

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How to Stop Dogs From Chasing Wildlife

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