What is a Facility Dog?

You've heard of therapy dogs and service dogs, but what about facility dogs? A facility dog is trained for work in a facility setting.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Mocha

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mocha, a 5 year old Labradoodle from Atlanta, Georgia. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccines, and currently working on her housetraining.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Megan

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Megan, a year old Cocker Spaniel and Papillon mix from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. She is housetrained and spayed.

Adoptable Pet of the Week – Mochi

Please meet Mochi, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This sweet, little girl is a mixture of playfulness and love from Nashville, Tennessee.

6 Bizarre Ways Our Dogs Talk to Us

Will dogs ever learn how to speak human? Until they do, we need to be able to interpret dog. Here are some of the strange ways the dogs communicate.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Gabby

Meet Gabby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Gabby is an adult Shih Tzu that lives in Lexington, KY. She is spayed, housetrained, and up to date with shots.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Rylee

We’re suckers for a lady with looks and smarts – and Rylee, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, has both in spades! Rylee is a 1.5-year-old female Ger…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Foxy

Foxy is a young female Whippet mix from Cedartown, Georgia. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and good with dogs, cats and kids.

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.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Maerdy

This gorgeous guy is a party on legs! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Maerdy, a 2 years old Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) from Gretna, Nebraska.

Tails From A Pet Sitter: 10 Things I Learned On The Job

Don’t quit your day job just yet – our resident pet sitting pro shares some hard truths about the profession Sure, pet sitting sounds like it&rsq…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Logan

If you want a gentle, loving dog whose world will revolve around you, this handsome furball could be just the dog for you!

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Luna

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Luna, a 2 and a half years old Chihuahua and Dachshund mix from Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Why You Should Adopt a Dog From a Shelter

If you're looking to add another member to your family, you should adopt a dog from a shelter. There are thousands of dogs looking for a forever home.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Dillard

Meet Dillard, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. He is an adult Labrador Retriever mix from Norman, OK and is already neutered. Dillard’…

Adoptable Pet of the Week – Darcie

We would love for you to meet Darcie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She is a Labrador Retriever mix from NYC on the search for a family to call her own.

Engaging Training Gifts for Active Dogs (and Their Humans)

Whether naughty or nice, your energetic pup will love these gift ideas. Keep him busy all year long with ideas and products made for active dogs.

TrustedHousesitters: In-Home Pet Sitting You Can Count On

You’re ready to hit the road for a little R&R, and unfortunately, your pet can’t go. You will miss them terribly, but it’s not always possi…

Adoptable Dog of the Month – Paisley

Say hello to Paisley, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Paisley is a female adult Bull Terrier/American Bulldog Mix from Southampton, PA. She…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Hannah

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Hannah, a six year old Labrador Retriever and Catahoula Leopard Dog mix from Indianapolis, Indiana. She is spayed, current on her shots, and house trained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Frankie

Sweet, fun, and as charming as they come, this cutie patootie would love to join your family! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Frankie, a 2.5 years old Ameri…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Finn

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Finn, a 3-4 yo Beagle and Australian Shepherd mix from Sprakers, New York. He is neutered, house trained, and vaccinated.

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.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Bart

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bart, a 2 years old Pit Bull Terrier from Parkersburg, West Virginia. Bart is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

Your Dog Can Text You When He’s Gotta Go With New Barking Mat

Are indoor pee puddles a common sight in your home? Break the habit with the Barking Mat, a cool new house training tool available through Indiegogo.

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 – Mr. Big

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mr. Big, a year old Labrador Retriever mix from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is neutered, vaccinated, and housetrained.

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- Fuzz

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Fuzz, also known as Fozzie Bear, a one year old Labrador Retriever mix from Millersville, Maryland.

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…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Ryan

Bring on the snow, says Ryan, our Adoptable Dog of the Week! Keeping cool in Jefferson, New Hampshire, this 5-year-old Alaskan Husky is full of energy.

How Dog-Loving Strangers Ruin Well-Trained Dogs

Pet parents have heard this one: "It's okay, I love dogs!" Guess what - it's not okay! Here's how to deal with friendly strangers who undo your training.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Brittney

What a little angel - meet Brittney, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Brittney is an adult Maltese mix from Hartford, Connecticut.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Cain Big Poppa

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Cain Big Poppa, a little over 2 years old American Bulldog mix from Boston, Massachusetts.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Sammy

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Sammy, a little over 1.5 years old Australian Shepherd, Bull Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees mix from Olathe, Kansas.

Mysterious Mutts: Study Shows Shelters Often Misidentify Dog Breeds

A study published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One sheds a light on the low accuracy rates of breed guessing at shelters.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Judge

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Judge, a 2 years old Labrador Retriever mix from Lincoln, Nebraska. He is neutered and up to date with his shots.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Nikita

Good things come in furry packages, just like Nikita, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Nikita is a female adult Alaskan Malamute from Boise,…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Lucy

Looking for a forever home to call her own, Lucy is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This lovely lady is a 7-year-old Weimaraner from Des Moines, Iowa. Lucy is…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Django

Ears up! We’d like you to meet Django, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Django is an adult male Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua Mix from…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Max

If you're a fan of floof, become better acquainted with Max, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Max is an adult male German Shepherd mix from Dallas, Texas.

6 Puddle-Proof Tips For Potty Training Your Puppy

Potty training your puppy may seem like tricky, but it really doesn't need to be. Stay positive and persevere, and your puppy will soon be house broken.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Corndog

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Corndog, a 5 years old Rottweiler mix from Austin, Texas. He is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Ireyna

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ireyna, a 4 years old Australian Kelpie mix from Gretna, Nebraska. She is spayed, housetrained and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Clef

Want a smart cookie to solve puzzles with? Meet this adorable clever canine! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Clef, an almost 4 years old brindle Cattle Dog mix from Austin, Texas.

Can Dogs Get Dementia?

Also known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, dogs can get dementia. A gradual process, here are the signs to watch out for in your senior dog.

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 – Gumu

Meet Gumu, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Gumu is an adult male English Bulldog and Boxer Mix from Portland, OR. He is already neutered, h…

Brushing Your Dog: A Guide for All Coat Types

Give your dog the brush off… with the right kind of brushing for his coat type Brushing your dog might seem fairly straight forward, but there’s…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Rosie

Rosie is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a 2-year old half American Staffordshire Terrier and half German Shepherd from Vineland, New Jersey.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Kailo

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Kailo, a 2.5 years old Australian Shepherd from Minot, North Dakota. He is neutered, microchhiped, and vaccinated.

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 Pet of the Week – Thelma

Meet Thelma, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a black Shepherd mix from Seattle, Washington with the ability to make anyone fall in love with her.

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.

Boarding Your Dog For The First Time

You're going away and you're worried about boarding your dog for the first time. Here are a few stress-free tips to make the process go smoother.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Moon

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Moon, a 6 years old American Pit Bull Terrier and Pug mix from Phoenix, Arizona. He is neutered and vaccinated.

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.�

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Camry

We need to "point" this out - Camry, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is a great catch... and a great pointer! She's an adult English Pointer from Otis, Maine.

All About Spaying Dogs

So you might have heard about spaying, but be wondering what all the fuss is about. Spaying can be a controversial issue. Some people swear by it.

Shelter Spotlight: Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation

Known for his loud suits and as an NHL hockey commentator, Don Cherry has a soft spot for pets - that's why he started Don Cherry's Pet Rescue Foundation.