30Nov2017
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New Study Finds That Dogs Have More Brain Power Than Cats
Dog people and cat people have long argued about which species is more intelligent. Scientists from Vanderbilt University believe that their latest research may settle the matter once and for all.
Th...
30Nov2017
How To Help Your Anxious Pup Banish The Holiday Blues
Dogs depend on a reliable routine in order to feel secure. Unfortunately, chaos tends to rule when the holidays roll around, leaving many pups feeling anxious and confused.
We spend our spare seasona...
30Nov2017
Celebrate the Achievements of These Eight Canine Pioneers
Meet the dogs that claimed their place in the history books for being the world’s first when it comes to acts of pure courage and adventure
Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend...
30Nov2017
Deputy Runs Into Traffic To Rescue Dog Who Went Missing Thanksgiving Day
Adorable, aptly-named Teddy Bear escaped from a relative’s home in Orlando, Florida during a visit on Thanksgiving Day. His family searched for him for days but didn’t have any luck until just yester...
29Nov2017
Wordless Wednesday #358 – Sunset horses
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29Nov2017
Self-Rewarding Behaviors and Why They Matter in Dog Training
I use the term “self-rewarding behavior” quite a bit when talking about dog training!
And, although it seems logical to me as a trainer, it is sometimes difficult for the average pet owner to underst...
29Nov2017
Life Hack: Quickly Chopping Dog Treats
Making this chore faster and easier
Cutting up dog treats is part of my daily life, and I’m always up for a more efficient way to get it done. An onion (or vegetable) chopper is a tool wor...
29Nov2017
Police Dog Pumps Out Push-Ups With Fellow Officers In Adorable Viral Video
Nitro the 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd is a rookie K9 officer with the Gulf Shores Police Department in Alabama. The physically fit pup recently showed off his push-up skills in a viral video with two o...
28Nov2017
What Is Twisted Spleen In Dogs?
What is Twisted Spleen?
It may be hard to imagine, but it’s possible for your dog’s spleen to wrap around the blood vessels near it – this is what’s known as splenic torsion, or, more commonly, twis...
28Nov2017
What Causes Muscle Spasms In Dogs?
Muscle spasms happen when your dog’s muscle contractions are interrupted. This is often caused by intense physical activity or a lack of sufficent fluids. These localized twitches can be a sign of m...
28Nov2017
Are Dogs Color Blind?
Study uses modified human test to determine dogs are red-green color blind
Previous work on canine color vision has found that dogs do see colors and that colors are more important to them...
28Nov2017
Veteran Finds A Kindred Spirit Through Pets For Vets
Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one be...
27Nov2017
10 Dog Breeds That Are Sensitive To Cold Weather
With fall here and winter quickly arriving, we want to make sure our dogs are ready for the temperature to drop. While some dogs have been eagerly awaiting snow and ice, other breeds are sensitive to...
27Nov2017
Family Dog Escapes, Gets Adopted Out When They Can’t Pay Kennel Fee
A dog’s accidental escape landed him in the care of an animal control officer, and he was adopted into another home 4 days later. Now, his original family wants him back.
When a German Shepherd named...
27Nov2017
11 Dog Breeds That Were Made For Winter Weather
Although some aren’t the biggest fans of winter, there are plenty of us out there that think it’s one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. Even better, there are a handful of dog breeds that ju...
27Nov2017
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