Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Esperanza (Espy)
We can’t say “No” to a lovely lady – you look into Esperanza’s eyes and try to tell her that she can’t come home with you…
Ancient Dogs Provide Clues About North America’s Early Inhabitants
Research digs up evidence on how the North American dog/human dynamic has changed over the centuries New research out of the University of Illinois is using…
How To Help Dog Shelters When You Can’t Adopt
You don’t have to have a dog in order to help them – here’s what you can do for your local dog shelter You can be an animal lover even if y…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Carlton
With a look like that, you can’t help but wonder what Carlton, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is thinking about. Whatever it is, we don’t care &n…
Vote For Your Shelter During PAL’s Shelter Showdown
Second Annual Shelter Showdown hosted by Pets Add Life to award $50,000 to animal shelters From October 22 to November 19, 2014, Pets Add Life (PAL) will be…
Take A Close Look – Study Shows That Dogs Look Like Their Owners
Scientists have finally uncovered just what it is that makes dogs look like their owners. Turns out, it’s all in the eyes. Sadahiko Nakajima, a psychol…
What Are The Benefits Of Coconut Oil For Dogs?
What are the benefits of coconut oil for dogs? Not only does it help with digestion, it also works on joints, skin, coat and works as an antibacterial.
Product Review: Madra Mor Mud Treatment
Because it’s Pampered Pooch month on PetGuide.com, I can’t think of a better time to try out Madra Mor Mud Treatment When I heard about the Madra…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Maury
Get ready to fall in love with Maury, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Maury is an adult male Basset Hound from Albuquerque, NM. He is neute…
How To Use Treats For Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Come! Sit! Stay! Good dog - here's why using treats for positive reinforcement dog training will get your dog motivated to learn good behaviors and tricks.
How To Avoid Fido Fiascos When Training Multiple Dogs
Calgon… take me away! Step away from the bottle of wine – take a few tips from a pro on how to train successfully in a multi-dog household. Havi…
How Do You Know If Dog Daycare Is Safe?
Are you a little hesitant to leave your pup at doggy daycare? Read these tips before dropping your dog off for the day. It’s natural to be worried abou…
Pitbull Named Top “American Hero Dog” At The 2013 American Humane
Elle the therapy dog teaches children about dog safety, reading, and overcoming prejudice Each year, the American Humane Association honors American Hero Dog…
Another Contest? It Looks Like Some Bunny Likes Us On Facebook This Ea
Hoppy Easter! Animal Planet wants to celebrate by giving you a very special Easter basket We’re giving you another reason to like us on Facebook this E…
5 Important Tips For Hiring a Dog Sitter
Even if you're away for one night, your dog needs someone to look after him. Need someone to take over your pet parent duties? Time to find a dog sitter!
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Masie
Some dogs just can’t get enough of the spotlight… like Maisie, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Here’s what her ow…
5 Tip-Top Health Tips For Senior Dogs
Older dogs come with their own set of unique issues that require preventive measures to ensure your dog continues to enjoy a happy life. He’s not the y…
Paw It Forward With Random Acts Of Kindness For Pets
Help dogs while you shop on a website dedicated to helping pets and sharing their stories Everyone has heard of the expression ‘pay it forward,’…
Tick SR Makes Dog Tick Removal Quick and Painless
If your dog as ever had ticks, you never forget that experience. But there's a solution for quick and painless dog tick removal and it's called Tick-SR.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Kiwi
We think that Kiwi is a sweetie – that’s why she’s our Adoptable Dog of the Week! Hailing from Salem, OR, Kiwi is a 3.5-year-old female Ame…
All About Neutering Dogs
Thinking about neutering your dog? Here are a few basics you should brush up on before making a decision. Neutering is something that every owner of a male d…
3 Sobering Reasons Why Dog Insurance Is Important
In 2014, it’s estimated that we spent about $14.2 billion at the vet – so why aren’t we investing in dog insurance? You do everything you c…
Dog Parent Alert: Is Doggie Daycare A Scam?
Before shelling out your money, make sure that doggie daycare is worth the expense Pet spas and doggie daycares are popping up all over the country as an alt…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Sugar
Meet Sugar, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Sugar is a 2-year-old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier from California. Here’s wh…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Chief
Don’t blink or you may miss Chief, our Adoptable Dog of the Week! Living in Cottonwood, Arizona, Chief is an adult male Greyhound who has retired from…
Winners Of Our True Love Valentine’s Day Contest
We love our readers! You guys really came through for our True Love Valentine’s Day Contest. Based on votes, here are our winners: Grand Prize: Hawke…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Olive
“The view from down here is awesome,” says Olive, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Here’s what her owner’s Li…
Top 10 Things To Do When You Lose A Dog
You want to be prepared if your dog gets loose and you can't find him. We've prepared an emergency list of things you should do when you lose a dog.
Tomato Juice Dog Treat Recipe
Here’s a new ingredient I’ve never used in a dog treat before – Tomato Juice! I wasn’t too sure about it at first, but this Tomato Ju…
2014 Dog New Year’s Resolutions
New Year's Resolutions feel like an impossible to-do list and we give them up quickly. But would you be more likely to keep them if they involved your dog?
Do You Have Spay And Neuter Options?
You don’t want to spay or neuter your dog – but you do have other options when it comes to controlling the pet population You might be surprised…
Grain-Free Pumpkin Dog Treats
One of our readers, Elliot, asked us to come up with a few grain-free recipes for Asterix, his German Shepherd, and I was happy to oblige. You’ll be se…
Dogs Get A Kick Out Of Kicksledding
Uur resident expert on all sports that include dog pulling wants to introduce you to another cold weather activity you can do with your dogs - kicksledding.
Puppy Bumpers Stop Dogs From Slipping Through Fences and Gates
Got a small dog and a fence? No more great escapes - Puppy Bumpers are perfect for small dogs that can squeeze through fence posts
Budweiser Super Bowl “Puppy Love” Is the Most Adorable Ad Ever [Vi
I’m not a Super Bowl fan. I can’t follow the rule of football, but I do enjoy the players in tight pants. What would tempt me to watch the game a…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Angela
This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Angela from San Diego, CA. Just look into those eyes and tell us that you don’t melt! This sweet…
6 Sanity-Saving Tips On How To Manage Your Multi Dog Household
Your home doesn't have to descend into furry anarchy! We have a few sanity-saving tips on how to manage your multi dog household.
Top 10 Foods That Are Bad For Dogs
There are foods that can be deadly or cause illness when eaten by your dog. Here are our top 10 foods that are bad for dogs you'll find around your home.
What is Hypothyroidism in Dogs?
Let's talk facts. In this article you will learn the basics about what hypothyroidism in dogs is, how it affects dogs, and what can be done to treat it.
Talking About Palliative Care For Older Dogs
Let's go over the basics about what palliative care is, in which situations it might be needed and how to create a palliative care plan for older dogs.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Artimus
If you’re happy and you know it, you need to meet Artimus, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Artimus is a young male American Staffordshire Terrier mix fr…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Gracie
Let’s give it up for Gracie, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Gracie is a 10-year-old Labrador Retriever from SC. Here’s…
Why Do We Think Puppies Are Cute? It’s In Our Genes
There’s a scientific reason puppies and kittens make you say “Awwww” Think back to when you brought Fido or Fluffy home for the very first…
New York’s Potential Dog Poop Problem Will Scare The Crap Out Of You
One blogger figures out what would happen if all New Yorkers decided not to Poop and Scoop Ahhhhh, the quiet calm and relaxation of a winter wonderland &ndas…
Gen Y Dogma: 3 Things We’d Do Differently The Second Time Around
Finding her puppy Matilda was fate, but if she had to do it all over again, there are a few things that Christian Peden would do a bit differently They say h…
The World’s Most Interesting Man Joins The Fight To End Dog Cancer [
He doesn’t always take on causes, but when he does, it’s for the health of dogs. Jonathan Goldsmith, best known as Heineken’s Dos Equis &ld…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Ryan
This week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com is Ryan, a happy fellow from Sprakers, NY. A Pitbull/American Bulldog mix, Ryan sports a beaut…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Owen
Don’t you just want to hug Owen, our Adoptable Dog of the Week? This furry fella is a 3-year-old Great Pyrenees mix from Portland, ME. Owen’s Sto…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Katie
We’d like you to meet Katie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Katie is a female adult German Shorthaired Pointer from Omaha, Nebraska.…
Top 10 Unusual Dog Names for 2012
If you're looking for unusual dog names, Banfield Pet Hospital, the world's largest veterinary practice, has a few ideas you can use.
Halloween Pumpkin Oatmeal Spice Dog Treat Recipe
Pumpkin, oatmeal and a touch of spice - so scary, and yet so good! Don't wait until Halloween to bake up a batch, they're good all year long.
KLM’s Newest Employee Will Make You Want To Lose Your Luggage [Video
Now that’s what we call service! We all that know that flying can be both stressful and tedious. That stress is amplified 100 times when you realize yo…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Alfie
From all the way across the pond comes Alfie, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Alfie is a 1-year-old male English Springer Spaniel fr…
Product Review: Ruffwear Omnijore Joring System
We test out Ruffwear's Omnijore Joring System. Designed for any dog-pulling activity, Kev uses the Ruffwear Omnijore Joring System on a recent skijoring run
Upside Down Of The Week – Bim
What a mug! Meet Bim, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. He is a 6-year-old Pointer from Latvia. Here’s what his mom, Laura, has…
Kentucky One Step Closer To Outlawing Dog Fighting
Kentucky is the last state in the U.S. to end dog fighting – but a new bill is hoping to change all that. We’re pleased to report that the state…
Top 10 Comfy Dog Beds
I love watching Oscar all curled up in his dog bed. That's why I came up with the Top 10 Comfy Dog Beds that will give your dog the sweetest dreams.
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Freddie
Meet Freddie, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Freddie is a 10-year-old male Springer Spaniel from West Midlands, UK. Here’s wh…
What To Watch Out For With Dog Insurance
A safe bet or risky gamble? Here’s what to consider before making a decision about dog insurance. While it would be nice to imagine that dog insurance…
Gen Y Dogma: Is It Time For A Second Pooch?
Christina Peden is feeling the urge to add to her family… with another dog! Like a responsible pet parent, she weighs the pros and cons before coming…