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2.4KBREAKING: Petco Ends the Sale of Electronic “Shock” Collars
Petco announced it has stopped selling specific electronic “shock” collars, strengthening its commitment to positive reinforcement training methods instead. Recognizing the opportunity to...
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WATCH: How Does Your Dog Actually See the World?
Have you ever wondered how your dog actually sees the world around him? For many years, it was believed that dogs only...
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Considered Extinct for 50 Years, ‘Singing Dog’ Found Thriving in Indonesia
An extremely rare breed of “singing dog” thought to be extinct for 50 years has been discovered living and thriving in its...
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Understanding Your Dog’s (Amazing!) Five Senses
In order to understand why dogs do the things they do, you’ll first need to understand how he “sees” the world around...
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Ruff Riders: The 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers of 2020
Every pet parent that travels (even if just down the street to the dog park) knows that having the right vehicle can...
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Empty Seats at Subaru Park Stadium Will Be Filled with Images of Adoptable Dogs
As COVID-19 restrictions mean Major League Soccer fans will have to watch their favorite players from venues outside the park, Subaru and...
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A Stray Wandered into a Dealership and Became a Brand Ambassadog
Everyone loves a good rags-to-riches story—especially when it’s about a dog! Meet ‘Tucson Prime’, a stray dog that found a new home...
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4 Competitive Dog Sports Your Pup Will Love
As devoted pet parents, we’re always looking for fun new ways to both exercise our dogs’ bodies and minds and to enrich...
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Paws Off Politics! People Would Rather See Pets on Social Media
A recent survey found that most people prefer to see photos of their friends’ pets on social media – even more than...
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1.4K“DOGS! A SCIENCE TAIL” Exhibition Premieres at Denver Museum of Nature & Science this Month
The traveling exhibition “Dogs! A Science Tail” — premiering at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Friday, Aug. 14 — offers a...
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2.0KCOVID Detection Dogs Sniffing Passengers for Virus at Dubai Airport
It’s already been proven that specially trained dogs can be faster and more accurate at detecting coronavirus infections than nasal swabs and...
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1.8KRock and Roll Over: Nashville Songwriters Collab on Tribute to their Favorite Dogs
In a shout-out to man’s best friend, 17 Nashville songwriters and artists have banded together to release “Rock and Roll Over,” a...
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2.0KDiagnoses by Noses: Dogs Can Successfully Sniff Out COVID
From seizure and pregnancy detection, to sniffing out cancer, changes in blood sugar, or alerting to dangerous bacteria in hospitals, medically trained...
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2.0KMissing Kansas Dog Walks 57-Miles to Her Old Home in Missouri
When a 4-year old Labrador went missing from her Kansas home, she turned up a week later—57-miles away, on the Missouri front...
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1.6KThis Week, Eat Your Favorite BBQ to Support Shelter Dogs!
While interest in pet adoptions has never been higher, shelter donations are at an all-time low. That’s why Merrick Pet Care pledged...
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2.0KElectronics Sniffing Dog Will Help Catch Child Predators in Colorado
Colorado’s newest working canine has a special set of skills that makes her the perfect police partner for fighting child predators. K9...
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2.6KOn Her 20th Birthday, ‘Augie’ Becomes Oldest Golden Retriever in History
August, a Golden Retriever in Oakland, Tennessee, became the oldest golden retriever in history when she turned 20 years old in April....
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1.8KKeep Old Cellphones Out of Landfills While Helping Shelter Pets
Do you have a junk drawer filled with old cellphones and tablets? Instead of tossing used devices in the trash where they’ll...
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Virginia Law Prohibits Tethering Dogs in Extreme Weather
Effective July 1, a new Virginia legislation makes it illegal to tether a dog outdoors in extreme weather. The new law also...
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The 60 Greatest Movies Starring Dogs
Since moving pictures first graced the silver screen, yes even before movies had sound, man’s best friend became a star of the...
