Adoptable Dog of the Week- Lilly
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lilly, a 3 years old Australian Cattle Dog mix from Boonville, Missouri. She is spayed, house trained and crate trained.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Twister
It's hard not to fall in love with this charming pooch! Our adoptable dog of the week is Twister, a 4-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix from Austin, Texas.
The Home Visit: An Essential Part Of Adopting A Dog
Home visits are often part of the dog adoption process. And you want to be ready when they visit - Kevin Roberts walks you through the home visit procedure.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Mazie
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mazie, a 2 years old shepherd and cattle dog mix from Saint Paul, Minnesota. She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Macon
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Macon, a 2 years old Border Collie and Labrador Retriever mix from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Top 10 Dog Breeds Commonly Found in Shelters
Before you buy a pet, check your local shelter to see if you can find your dream dog to adopt- there are a lot of purebred dogs in need of a home!
New Puppy Checklist – Everything You’ll Need
Getting your home ready for a new puppy is a big responsibility. Make life with your new puppy easier with these great products.
Shelter Spotlight: American Dog Rescue Foundation
Are you up for the challenge? American Dog Rescue is, and they're determined to reduce the number of homeless dogs on the streets.
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.
3 Easy Ways to Teach Your Dog to Calm Down
It's no secret that dogs aren't always the best at calming themselves down. These three training techniques teach your dog to cool his jets.
Shelter Spotlight: Animal Aid USA
From fighting inhumane euthanization methods to rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters, this organization speaks for those who don't have a voice.
Shelter Spotlight: Saved by the Heart Companion Animal Services
South Carolina shelter animals have a team of passionate pet peeps in their corner. Saved by the Heart Rescue is on a mission to help special needs animals.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Princess
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Princess, a year old Cocker Spaniel and Shih Tzu mix from East Hartford, Connecticut. Princess is spayed and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Willow
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Willow, a 3 years old Boxer mix from Nashville, Tennessee. She is spayed, up to date with her shots, and housetrained.
The Basics About Dog Body Language
Your pooch doesn't need to say a word for you to understand what he's feeling. Understanding dog body language tells you everything you need to know.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Chrisy
This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Chrisy, a Labrador Retriever Mix from Manhasset, NY. She’s young, cute and much more – if f…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Kaycee
Meet Kaycee, an adorable little girl with a face you can’t help but fall in love with, and our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Kaycee is a young female Brus…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Buddy
If you're looking for a new friend, you've got to meet Buddy, our Adoptable Dog of the Week! He's an adult male Collie from Dublin, Ohio.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Valentino
Meet Valentino, the most interesting dog in the world, and our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This young Golden Retriever Mix pup hails from Savannah, Georgia.
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-Lego
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lego, an adorable 4-year old Labrador Retriever and Husky mix from Salt Lake City, Utah.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Atticus
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Atticus, a sweet and friendly 3-year-old medium-sized mixed breed dog from Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Can Your Neighbor Make Your Dog Vomit? (And Other Reasons To Hire A Pe
Keep calm and hire a professional – how to keep your hound happy and healthy while you’re on holiday If you were to walk next door and ask your n…
Pet Hack Of The Week: Grooming Pet Nails With Ease
It's a struggle trimming our pets' nails, repurposing a Dremel rotary tool may just be the trick to grooming pet nails with ease
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Mumsy
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mumsy, a 2 years old Chihuahua mix from Madison, Wisconsin. She is spayed, housetrained, crate trained, and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Daisy
Daisy, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is the pick of the litter! She's a young Labrador Retriever Mix from San Antonio, Texas.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Toad
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Toad, a 2 and a half years old Miniature Australian Shepherd mix from Brandon, South Dakota.
How to Manage Leash Reactivity in Your Dog
Is taking your dog for a walk a battle? He may be leash reactive. Let's talk about what causes this and how to manage it.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Mia
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mia, a 4 years old mixed breed from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. She is spayed, house trained, crate trained, and vaccinated.
Why Kind Words Are Eternal to Your Pets
What are the words you'll use to your pets today? Remember that your words are eternal. Here are some examples of how to change your words to your pet.
How To Call a Truce Between Your Dog and Mail Carrier
It's "Thank a Mailman Day." And what better way to thank your mail carrier than to teach your dog to properly greet this daily guest.
The Quest For Dog: 6 Steps For Prepping Your House For A Puppy
Amanda Schlee doesn’t have a dog… yet. But she’s in full doggy mode and is doing all her research before she and her husband decide on the…
Black Dog Syndrome: Can People Be Color Blind When It Comes To Dogs?
Don't be hard on yourself if you've never heard of Black Dog Syndrome - not many people talk about it. It's not a dog problem... it's how people look at dogs
Adoptable Pet of the Week – Boomer
Meet Boomer, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This handsome, purebred Basset Hound wants to wag his way right into your home
Shelter Spotlight: Educated Canines Assisting With Disabilities
This charity hand-raises its pups and trains them to become service dogs to make the lives of the disabled, veterans, and autistic children easier.
Adoptable Dog of the Week-Lio
A big dog with a big heart: our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lio, a 7-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog mix from Columbia, South Carolina.
How To Stop Your Dog From Pulling During Walks
Do you walk your dog, or does he walk you? If your dog drags you from shrub to shrub, it's time to brush up on his leash walking skills.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Bandit
If you like a challenge, you’ll love this feisty fella! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bandit, a 2 years old Blue Heeler and Australian Shepherd mix,…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Tommy
What a stunning fella! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Tommy, a 2 to 3 years old Husky mix from Cedar Crest, New Mexico.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Blue
Blue, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is one happy little guy. He's an adult Dachshund and Border Collie mix from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Scooby
This Miniature Pinscher Mix from Arkansas is neutered, heartworm negative, housetrained, crate trained, and current on vaccinations.
How to Teach a Rock-Solid Stay
The doorbell rings. Lola starts frantically barking and clawing to get the door open. You howl, "Lola, sit... stay. Stay!" to no avail. Sound familiar?
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Sadiee
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Sadiee, a 5 years old Bull Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier mix from Cheyenne, Wyoming. She is spayed and housetrained.
Reasons Why Grooming Your Dog is Important
Shave and a haircut - even your dog needs one! Whether you do it yourself or you take him to a professional, here's why grooming your dog is important.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Brody
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Brody, a year old Australian Cattle Dog mix from Billings, Montana. He is neutered, housetrained, and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Hulk
Meet Hulk, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This 2-year-old German Shepherd is waiting patiently in Montgomery, Alabama, for his forever home.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Massey
Meet Massey, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He’s a 2-year-old male Weimaraner from Wichita, KS. Massey is already neutered, housetrained, purebred, a s…
How To Train Your Dog to Take a Selfie
Say peanut butter and make those duck lips! Selfies are so in right now, so here's how to train your dog to take a selfie on his own.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Isabella
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Isabella, a one year old Beagle and Boxer mix from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Sahara
If you are looking for a smart, affectionate dog to share your life with, you'll fall head over heels for this charming pooch!
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Athena
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Athena, a year old Pit Bull Terrier mix from Aurora, Colorado. She is spayed, housetrained, crate-trained, and vaccinated.
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…
5 Fundamental Training Tips for Sport Dogs This Fall
Follow these five fundamental training tips to ensure you're making the most of autumn, and your team is in awesome shape for winter dog sports.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Batman
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Batman, a 6 years old American Staffordshire Terrier and/or Pit Bull Terrier mix from Blacklick, Ohio.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Tequila Sunrise
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Tequila Sunrise, a 2 years old American Pitbull Terrier mix from Richmond, Virginia. She's spayed and vaccinated.
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Mason
Get along little doggy - and meet cutie Mason, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He's a young mixed Terrier from Dallas, Texas.
How Often Should You Groom Your Dog?
Rub-a-dub – how clean is too clean? Let’s answer that question for you right now. While it’s a fairly straightforward question, how often y…
7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Adopt A Dog
You've been thinking about this for a while now and you really want to adopt a dog. Ask yourself the following 7 questions before taking the plunge.
Bringing A Dog Home From the Shelter – What To Expect The First Day
There are a few things you can do when bringing a dog home from the shelter that will make the first few days in your dogs new home happy and calming.
Adoptable Dog of the Week - Paris
Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Paris, a 2 years old American Pitbull Terrier mix from Dayton, Ohio. She is spayed and ready to settle in a new forever home.