Dogs

Swagger, a 20 month old Old English Sheepdog, is one of the contenders for the 137th Westminster Kennel Club dog show’s Best in Show title. A late entry to this year’s contest, he has only been in three shows, but has quickly emerged as a crowd favorite. Due to a rule change, Read More

It doesn’t take thousands of dollars or a 4-year education to become a dog trainer; however, it’s also not as simple as waving a magic wand. Becoming a dog trainer takes commitment, studying, and experience. If you’ve ever wanted to be a dog trainer, here are some things to Read More

The birth of one ordinary dog could open the path to survival for endangered canine species like the American red wolf. Klondike, a nine month old beagle-Labrador retriever mix, started life a bit colder than most pups. He was conceived through the artificial insemination of an Read More

February marks the beginning for the three best known, and biggest, dog shows in the world. It all begins at Madison Square Garden in New York City with the Westminster Kennel Club Show. Birmingham, England’s Crufts, undeniably the world’s biggest, comes next in March, and the Read More

Pet owners are known for coming up with creative ways to take care of their pets .. but … pet acupuncture? Even in 2013, acupuncture is a topic filled with criticism and doubt … and that’s just with acupuncture for humans. But as more and more Americans are seeking alternative Read More

Much research has been done on migratory animals. Birds, turtles, and various insect species, are all known migrators. They use combinations of magnetic fields, olfactory cues, position of the sun and even the stars in their journeys. However, this research tends to leave out Read More

I always knew my dog was smart, but now it seems I can finally prove it, thanks to Dognition. Dognition is an online web application that is anything but “just another app.” With a who’s who in the animal/canine world at the helm (including professors at Duke, Harvard, Yale and Read More

Come 2016, lost dogs in the United Kingdom will be a thing of the past. At least, that’s the goal of new legislation that requires pet owners to have microchips implanted in their canine companions. The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced the Read More

While many of us have chalked up Valentine's Day as just another holiday concocted by the greeting card business, this doesn’t stop us from wanting to show our dogs that we appreciate what they do for us every day. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to let your pet know you care Read More

Pet owners are growing concerned over the not-so-safe ingredients that might be present in their dogs’ food. Just recently, Purina and Milo’s Kitchen, two important names in the market for pet food, have decided to recall some of their dog treats based on chicken meat coming from Read More