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From inspiring stories, breaking news, advice for dog moms and dads, and tips for training your furriest family members, a lot happens in a week! Here are the top dog stories from this past week, all in one easy-to-read article!
After Missing for 4 Years, Beloved Dog Just Shows Up on Her Doorstep
When a North Carolina man opened his front door on Tuesday morning, he got the surprise of a lifetime! A dog, who looked a lot like his German Shepherd, Molly, who’d disappeared 4 years earlier, was sitting on the doorstep.…Continue reading
7 Superfoods You Can (And Should!) Add to Your Dog’s Diet
Superfoods have long been known to be beneficial to humans, packed with nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants for optimal health. But, did you know that some superfoods are an excellent addition to a dog’s diet, too?…Continue reading
Patrick Stewart & Foster Dog Ginger #GetTough Against Dog Fighting & BSL
For the first time in more than 50 years, legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart opened his heart and home to foster a dog. Less than a month ago, the world watched as Ginger and Patrick met for the first time. Their bond was instant.…Continue reading
How to Teach Your Dog to Shake, High Five, & Crawl (With Video!)
One of the best ways to have a great relationship with your dog is to make sure they are well trained. And training your dog can seem a little overwhelming sometimes but I have an entire series of super short videos that you can check out for training tips. Then, when you’re feeling confident that you have some of the basic commands, like sit, stay and come mastered, it’s a good idea to continue to teach new behaviors so that your dog is in the habit of learning new commands.…Continue reading
Dog Day Care Puts Shock Collar on Dog Without Permission
When Luke Mullaney picked up his dog from her Chicago-area dog day care, he discovered she was wearing a second collar beneath her regular collar. Upon closer inspection, he realized that German shepherd mix, Mya, was wearing a shock collar, a device that he does not personally use, and did not authorize the day care center to use.…Continue reading
The 2017 Kosher for Passover Dog Food List
Monday, April 10 begins the observation of Passover, an 8-day Spring celebration of the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Through certain rituals, modern day Jews have the ability to relive and experience the true freedom their ancestors gained.…Continue reading
Proposed Bill Would Ban the Sale of Non-Rescue Dogs & Cats Across Entire State of California
Following in the highly successful footsteps of 31 cities across the state, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and, most recently, San Francisco, California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would ban the sale of non-rescued dogs and cats in retail stores statewide.…Continue reading
Proposed Ordinance Would Ban Non-Rescue Puppy Sales in Tampa
In an effort to put an end to inhumane large-scale commercial breeding operations, more commonly known as puppy mills, Hillsborough County, Florida officials are moving forward with a proposed ordinance that would ban the retail sale of non-rescue dogs and cats in Tampa and all of Hillsborough County.…Continue reading
Bridal Party Swaps Out Bouquets for Adoptable Puppies on Wedding Day
When a couple of Charlotte, North Carolina animal lovers decided to tie the knot, they were determined to find a way to include puppies in their big day as well as promote animal rescue and adoption. So, they swapped out the traditional floral bouquets in favor of a pack of adorable, adoptable puppies!…Continue reading