Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Chubby
He’s not fat… he’s just big boned! Just kidding – his name is Chubby, but he’s just a little guy. Chubby is our Adoptable Dog…
6 Common Mistakes You’re Making When Training Your Dog
We all make mistakes - even when it comes to our training our dogs. Let's go over the most common training mistakes and what you can do to correct them.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Leroy
What a smile – would it be great to have that gorgeous grin greeting you every day? You’re in luck, because Leroy, the owner of this happy smile,…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Maude
Meet Maude, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Maude is an adult female English Bulldog from Decatur, Illinois. She’s already spayed, housetrained, purebre…
The Official Teething Puppy Survival Guide
Those fluffy little jowls are hiding a set of razor-sharp teeth, and between those floppy ears is a brain that is hard-wired to chew on everything in sight.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Stormy
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Stormy, a 3 and a half years old Husky mix from Lake Odessa, Michigan. She is spayed and vaccinated.
Basic Dog Tricks: Shake A Paw
The shake a paw trick is a basic trick that should be one of your dog's standards that he can pull out when guests come over and he wants to impress them.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Fallon
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Fallon, a 2 years old Anatolian Shepherd and Labrador mix from Indianapolis, Indiana. This girl is spayed and vaccinated.
First Thing’s First: Teaching Your Puppy How to Focus
To a puppy, everything he sees is new and exciting. But learning to focus and recognizing his name is an important part of a puppy's training course.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Shadow
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Shadow, an 8 years old Husky from Hailey, Idaho. This handsome fella is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
Ask The Hairy Dogfathers: A Dog By Any Other Name
Our “Hairy Dogfathers” are here to offer expert and practical advice. Dog trainers (and handsome hubbies) Kevin and André are here to answ…
How to Keep Your Dog From Escaping Out the Front Door
Are you afraid that your dog is going to make a break for it every time you open the door? Settle your fears with the right commands.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Zoe And Scout
Meet Zoe and Scout, our Adoptable Dogs of the Week. These lovely ladies live in Grants, New Mexico and are part of a program where inmates train rescue dogs
“I Said ‘Sit’!” Help Your Dog Respond to Cues Outdoors
Does your dog know how to sit, stay, and come in the house? What about in the park? If that second question makes you cringe, you're not alone.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Buttercup
A delicate flower, sweet little Buttercup is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a 2-year-old Dachshund from Henderson, Las Vegas.
Adoptable Dog of the Week - Mayer
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mayer, a 5 years old mixed breed dog from Jackson, Mississippi.
Black Dog Syndrome: Belle’s Story Common Among Shelter Dogs
Have your ever heard of Black Dog Syndrome? It's not a disease or a condition that dogs suffer from, it's actually a problem with humans!
How You Can Help Your Local Shelter During COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has the world upside down, and that’s never been more the case for animal shelters. While medical professionals are working tireles…
Heavy-Metal Icon Ozzy Osbourne to Open Not-So-Hardcore Doggie Daycare
After stepping down as the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne has decided follow the next logical step in his career - open up a doggy daycare.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Chewy
This Brussels Griffon mix is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations; he's also housetrained and gets along with other dogs and older children.
Shelter Spotlight: Luvable Dog Rescue
A shelter that lets dogs commune with nature, Luvable Dog Rescue houses its residents in quaint little cottages! Where do we sign up?
How to Make Sure Daycare is a Pleasant Experience for Your Dog
Dog daycare can be a wonderful experience for your pooch, but you have to do your part to ensure a good time is had by all Sure, daycare might seem like a fu…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Sophie
What a sweetie! Meet Sophie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's an adult American Pitbull Terrier from Peoria, Illinois.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Broyles
Can you keep up with Broyles, our Adoptable Dog of the Week? Broyles is an adult male Weimaraner mix from Des Moines, IA (currently being fostered in Pawnee,…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Garrett
What a happy fellow! Please meet Garrett, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Garrett is a young male Labrador Retriever Mix from Westport, Con…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Hylo
Meet Hylo, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This young fellow is a Terrier/Schnauzer mix and he’s already neutered, up to date with sh…
Adoptable Dog of the Week - Valentine
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Valentine, an around 5 years old mixed breed dog from Mandan, North Dakota.
8 Tips For Boarding a Dog With Separation Anxiety
Ways to make the experience of staying at a kennel easier for your anxious dog Going into a boarding kennel can be stressful for any dog, but even more so fo…
Best Dog Training Books
Dog training books can offer invaluable insight into the expertise and experience of various professional trainers and dog behaviorist experts.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Perla
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Perla, a 2 year old Spaniel and Spitz mix from Northwood, New Hampshire. She is spayed, crate trained, and housetrained.
How to Find a Reliable Dog Walker
Need a little help to get your dog off the couch and moving when you're not around? Here are some tips on finding a reliable dog walker.
Trick With a Purpose: Give Paw
Tired of yelling at your dog to stop jumping on people? Train him to be a great greeter by teaching him to "give paw" instead!
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Shelby
Meet Shelby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Shelby is an adult female Chihuahua and Pug mix from Raleigh, NC. She is already spayed, housetrained, up to date…
5 Things You Need to Know About Dog Growls
We all back off when we see a dog growling. There are a few reasons why a dog may be growling at you - here's what you need to know about this behavior.
Adoptable Dog of the Week - Ruthie
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ruthie, a 2 years old Labrador Retriever and Terrier mix from Pennington, New Jersey. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, microchipped, housetrained, crate trained, and she knows basic commands.
Teach Your Dog to Love His Carrier
Make sure your dog is as excited about a trip away from home as you are! Follow these guidelines to teach your dog to love his carrier.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Sam
Meet Sam, our Adoptable Dog of the Week and extreme fetch player! He's a 12-year-old male Cockapoo from Richmond, Virginia.
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…
Teach Your Dog to Sit… Without Treats!
One of the common misconceptions about positive training is that you have to give your dog treat rewards every time he sits for the rest of his life.
Preparing For Your Pup’s First Day Of Doggy Daycare
It’s the big day – your pooch’s first day of doggy daycare. Are you both ready for it? When it’s time for your pooch’s first da…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Rita
Young at heart, Rita doesn't let anything slow her down! Hailing from Houston, Texas, she's a sprightly 6-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback and Shepherd mix
Adoptable Dog of the Day – Max
We’d like you to meet Max, our Adoptable Dog of the Day from Adoptapet.com. Max is an adult male German Shepherd from Portland, Oregon. He is already n…
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Sampson
Sampson is a 3 years old brown Labrador Retriever mix from Little Rock, Arkansas. He is neutered, vaccinated, heartworm negative, and housetrained.
Adoptable Dog of the Week
Meet Reno, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This Labrador Retriever mix is a young fella from Tucson, AZ. He is already neutered, housetrain…
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Henry
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Henry, a one year old Chow Chow and Corgi mix from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He is neutered and vaccinated.
Adventures In Fostering: A Day In The Life Of Dog Foster Dad
Kevin Roberts has taken in a new foster dog. The first bloom of excitement has worn off - it's time for Francis to show his true colors and begin training.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Ollie
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ollie, a 6 years old Shepherd and Lab mix from Manchester, New Hampshire. He is neutered, vaccinated, and crate trained.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Google
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Google, a charming 9 years old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Dachshund mix from Washoe Valley, Nevada.
Adoptable Dog of the Week - Magoo
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Magoo, a 4 years old Great Dane from Salem, Oregon.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Marigold
Here's a flower you'll want to pick! Meet Marigold, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a 2-year-old Pitbull Terrier Mix from Durham, North Carolina.
How to Teach Heel… on Both Sides!
Teaching your dog to heel, or walk alongside you, is a critical skill. But what's with only teaching it on the left side?
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Karma
Who wouldn't want to wake up with good Karma? Meet Karma, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a young female Boxer mix from East Randolph, Vermont.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Gucci
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Gucci, a 2 years old Texas Heeler mix from Seattle, Washington. She is spayed, vaccinated, housebroken, and crate-trained.
Shelter Spotlight: National Service Dogs
With a lofty vision of becoming Canada's premiere service dog provider, National Service Dogs believes in the life-changing power of Certified Service Dogs.
How to Get a Job as a Professional Dog Sitter
To some, it sounds like the perfect job - looking after dogs full time. If you'd like to make the career change, we've put together a few pointers.
Tails From A Pet Sitter: Puppy, It’s Cold Outside
Pet Sitting Pro Rachel Leavy shares her experiences and has some tips on what to expect from your “watchdog” this holiday season While most peopl…
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Booser
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Booser, a 3 years old Great Pyrenees and Labrador Retriever mix from Minot, North Dakota. He is neutered and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Scooter
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Scooter, a 6 years old Maltese mix from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is neutered and up to date on his shots.
Best Dog Nail Grinders
To help you choose the best dog nail grinders for a stress-free grooming routine, we've rounded up the very finest that the market has to offer.�
Transport To Freedom: Going Behind The Scenes Of Dog Transport
Kevin Roberts has a personal connection with dog transport and being a part of the group of volunteers that make this system work. Now, he talks to the peopl…