31Dec2017
March 25, 2025
3 1/2 Easy Steps for Managing Your Dog’s Overexcitement
Ironically, as I write this, it is Christmas day. I know, I lead an exciting life! Writing is how I celebrate!
Also, interestingly, the holiday season is one of my busiest times of the y...
30Dec2017
Lost Dog Found Making Himself At Home In A Stranger’s House
A family in Michigan came home Christmas evening to find their door open and a surprise guest lounging on their couch. They’re not exactly sure how it happened, but the home invader wasn’t the kind w...
29Dec2017
Hockey Team Holds Weiner Dog Races On Ice
On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Gladiators minor league hockey team held their first wiener dog race in between periods, and the results were predictably adorable!
An impressive 7,446 lucky fans watche...
29Dec2017
The Top 5 Safety Tips For Your Pup This Winter
As much of the country is in a deep freeze right now, it’s the perfect time to talk about how to keep your dog safe this winter. Winter poses a lot of hidden hazards that you may not have considered ...
29Dec2017
Dangerous Dog Treats Could Be Killing Your Dog
I don’t know you, and you don’t know me. However, we both know something about each other – even though we’ve never met. We love our dogs! They’re like our children. Part of the family. And there’s no...
29Dec2017
Dogs in Anti-Gravity
Dog jumpers make for amusing photographs
Dogs with springs in their legs can create magic in photographs. Consider this picture of a dog who was clearly not feeling sluggish.
The dog, an a...
29Dec2017
Dog Grandpa Babysits His Daughter’s Pooch & His Adorable Texts Go Viral
Some dads are just destined to become legendary grandpas!
Meghan Specksgoor’s father proved his phenomenal gramp-ing skills this holiday season when his daughter traveled to New York City, leaving he...
28Dec2017
Dog Trainer Hopes To Ban Prong, Choke, & Shock Collars In Her City
Prong, choke, shock. Boulder, Colorado dog trainer Mary Angilly does not believe these types of collars have any place in her chosen profession.
While she acknowledges that negative-reinforcement can...
28Dec2017
Hat-Wearing Rescue Dog Who Beat Cancer Celebrates With A Holiday Surprise
Best Friends Animal Society is a national leader when it comes to animal welfare. They’re the largest no-kill animal shelter in the country, and they’re working hard to lower the number of animals ki...
28Dec2017
How To Prevent Common Types Of De-Icer From Hurting Your Dog
While winter wouldn’t be complete without a good snowfall, snowy scenes always come with a fair share of headaches. Keeping roads, driveways, and garden paths clear of snow and ice is an important sa...
28Dec2017
How The Olympics In South Korea May Impact The Dog Meat Trade
The 2018 Olympics set to be in South Korea may bring about some changes in the country’s dog meat trade.
The controversial practice–which is deeply upsetting to many Western cultures–may have to come...
27Dec2017
Cop Crawls Across Thin Ice To Rescue Dog From Half-Frozen Pond
Nisel the dog is lucky to be alive this Christmas after being pulled out of a half-frozen pond by New Jersey Police Officers Robert Voorhees and George Peterson and Specialist Dave VanDoren.
Aft...
27Dec2017
Veteran Gets His Christmas Wish When He’s Reunited With Stolen Service Dog
When Army veteran Geoff Hoffman came home from work on Wednesday, December 20, he was alarmed to see his front gate and front door wide open. While he had been at work, robbers had entered his h...
27Dec2017
Choosing the Best Dog Food for Your Pup
We all want the best for our pups. From good nutrition to keeping them fit, owners want our dogs as healthy and active as possible. That’s why many of us often wonder how to choose the best dog foods ...
27Dec2017
Bark’s Picks for the Best Books of 2017
As we wrap up 2017, we would like to recommend five books that stand-out and grabbed our attention this year. First up is Amy Sutherland’s insightful and engaging Rescuing Penny Jane: One Shel...
27Dec2017
Best Positive Reinforcement for Humans
Dog-styled chocolate is even cuter than a chocolate frog!
A client who is also a friend returned from a trip to New York with the most wonderful gift—a big box of gourmet chocolates. Just ...
27Dec2017
Top 5 Things NOT To Do When Your Dog Jumps Up
So many people struggle with their dog jumping up!
And, interestingly, there is some horribly bad information out there that will tell you how to curb this behavior.
These 5 Tips Are What NOT to Do W...
26Dec2017
Impatient Dog Begs Mom To Open His Christmas Stocking Early
Can’t wait for Christmas? Neither can Bodie!
In the video, Bodie the dog realizes that his stocking contains some tempting surprises — and begs his mom to let him get his gifts early! The pup almost ...
23Dec2017
5 Unexpected Reasons Why Dogs Don’t Like Certain People
Getting on a dog’s good side might seem as easy as having a pocket full of treats and knowing the trick to a good belly rub, but our four-legged friends aren’t always easy to please. They’re quick to...
23Dec2017
Veteran Wants His Dog Back After She Was Adopted While He Was Overseas
Army veteran and military contractor Michael Takacs was working overseas in Kuwait when the unthinkable happened.
A friend was watching his dog, Precious, who Takacs said has gotten him through many ...
23Dec2017
Smiling Dog: Piper
Dog's name and age: Piper, 4 years old.
Piper's Adoption Story: My boyfriend and I had talked about getting a dog for a long time but we were never quite sure if it was the right time. Th...
23Dec2017
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