20 May 10 Dhole Puppies Born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
There was a very special delivery at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park recently. A litter of 10 dhole pups was born...
21 Apr Tips on House Training Your New Puppy
What’s one of the most important elements of training your new puppy? Potty training, of course! House training a new pup can be intimidating for new dog owners. Here are some helpful tips to get you started on this fundamental training task from the experts...
23 Mar Happy National Puppy Day!
Did you know that today is National Puppy Day? March 23rd has been designated as National Puppy Day since 2006 when Colleen Paige founded the day...
28 Oct Cute Corgi Puppy vs. Tiny Pumpkin
What better way to get in the Halloween spirit than with this adorable video of one brave little Corgi puppy showing a mini pumpkin who's boss! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_HkWs7OM0&w=560&h=315] Happy Halloween! ...
19 Oct Canine Body Language Indicates When Dogs Understand Their Training
Does your dog seem a little happier and more confident when she masters a new trick or training command? Recent research on dog body language during training proves that you’re not just imagining that your dog is proud to have learned a new task…your dog...
05 Oct October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! It’s always a good time to adopt a homeless shelter pet, but now is the perfect time to make a shelter dog the newest member of your family. Fall is a great time to go for hikes with your...
22 Sep Syrian Refugee Flees Hundreds of Miles with Beloved Dog
Check out this heartwarming video originally posted by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. A 17 year old Syrian boy named Aslan fled his home in war-torn Syria for Greece...
14 Sep Golden Retriever Puppies Play in a Sprinkler
What's the perfect way to start the week off with a smile? How about a video of 21...
30 Jul For the Love of Mutts: Celebrate National Mutt Day!
Did you know that July 31st is National Mutt Day? In fact, mutts are so awesome that they have a second National Mutt Day on December 2nd. Celebrate your love of mixed breed dogs by visiting your local shelter and adopting a mutt of your own. Mixed...
27 Jul “Dog Flipping”: What Dog Owners Need to Know
A troubling practice called “dog flipping” is on the rise in many parts of the U.S. Dog flipping is when a family dog is stolen from its owners and then turned around and sold online, such as on Craigslist, for a profit. The American Kennel Club...
25 Jun How Physical Characteristics Influence Animals’ Length of Stay in Shelters
It would be nice to think that all shelter dogs and cats have an equal chance at finding a new home, but studies indicate that when it comes to the amount a time an animal spends in a no-kill shelter before adoption, age and physical...
29 May Tips on Choosing a Healthy Puppy
Thinking about adding a new puppy to your family? No matter where he comes from (shelter, rescue group, breeder, friend…or a posting on the Starbuck’s bulletin board) there are a few basic indicators of good health to look for in a puppy. Think carefully if...
05 May Vote for Your Favorite Dog Hero of 2015
Voting is open for the American Humane Association's 2015 Hero Dog Awards. Each year, the AHA finds dogs that do amazing things and recognizes them with the Hero Dog Awards. Dogs are nominated in 8 different categories: Emerging Hero Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Guide/Hearing Dogs,...
08 Apr What You Need to Know About Canine Influenza (Dog Flu)
An unusual canine influenza outbreak is currently sickening dogs in the Chicago area. More than 1,000 cases of infected dogs, including 5 deaths, have been reported so far. What is canine influenza and how can you keep your dog safe? Here are a few facts...
02 Mar The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2014
The American Kennel Club has just released its annual list of the most popular dog breeds for the year 2014. The Labrador retriever remains in the number one spot for an impressive 24 years in a row. Rounding out the top ten are the German shepherd, Golden...
17 Feb When’s the Best Time to Spay or Neuter Puppies and Kittens?
Spaying or neutering your new kitten or puppy is an important part of your pet’s veterinary care. Responsible pet owners should be aware of the pet overpopulation problem and do their part to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats in shelters by fixing...
20 Jan Good Kitty, Good Puppy! Animal Heroes Save Lives
A news story out of Russia is getting a lot of attention lately. A homeless cat in the city of Obninsk, known to locals as Masha and described as very calm and friendly, saved a 12 week old baby boy from freezing to death. The...
11 Dec Wanted: A Few Good Dogs for Major Canine Health Study
The Morris Animal Foundation is seeking Golden Retrievers to participate in the first phase of a large-scale canine health study. The aim of the study is to track the health of Golden Retrievers over the course of their lifetimes in order to gain knowledge about...
20 Nov A Puppy for Christmas? Stop Before You Shop or Adopt!
Dogs Trust Ireland has created a powerful public awareness campaign called “A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas” that reminds people to stop and think before they get someone a dog as a Christmas present. The organization reports that they get an alarming...
06 Oct One Smart Dog
Viewers of this week’s 60 Minutes were treated to a profile of an amazing border collie named Chaser and her owner John Pilley, a retired professor of psychology who has taught her the names of over 1,000 toys. Every toy has a unique name, and...
15 Sep From Head to Tail: The Language of Tail Wagging
Think a dog’s tail wag is always an indication of happiness? Think again! Recent research suggests that tail wagging is a complex form of canine communication and can mean many different things. A tail’s height and style of movement can be good indicators of a dog’s...