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What Lyrics Would You Want on a Dog's T-Shirt?

Pamela Mitchell 10

Mar 15, 2013 — Frank the rescue pup inspired shirts from Lyric Culture. And we're giving five away!
We Chat Up Tia Torres, Star of "Pit Bulls and Parolees"

Jeff Harder 6

Feb 20, 2013 — The Animal Planet reality star talks about fame, second chances, and her Pit Bull rescue.
Penn Vet Working Dog Center: Where Detection Dogs Train

Jeff Harder 1

Jan 29, 2013 — Center director Dr. Cynthia Otto talks about preparing dogs for dangerous jobs.

Nowzad Dogs Saves the Strays of War-Torn Afghanistan

Julia Szabo 2

Jan 28, 2013 — Nowzad Dogs founder and war veteran Pen Farthing talks about his mission helping Afghan strays.
Victoria Stilwell, Dog Trainer and TV Host, Speaks with Dogster

Tim Link 19

Jan 17, 2013 — She talks about Animal Planet, breeding, training, shelters, and the need for us all to do better.
Rin Tin Tin: Then and Now

Carol Bryant 13

Jan 14, 2013 — We interview members of the family that has maintained the famous dog's bloodline since 1957.
We Interview William Berloni, Trainer of Sandy in "Annie"

Julia Szabo 1

Dec 10, 2012 — The animal trainer built his career discovering the dog stars of the stage.

Fran Drescher Talks About Working on TV With Her Dog, Esther

Carol Bryant 3

Nov 30, 2012 — The Pomeranian plays herself on "Happily Divorced" and accompanies her mom nearly everywhere.
Q&A with National Dog Show Host John O'Hurley

Sara Tan 8

Nov 30, 2012 — Are dog show enthusiasts as bad as child pageant moms? The National Dog Show host fields some tough questions.
UK Dog Trainer Chirag Patel Talks About Tech and Training

Casey Lomonaco 4

Nov 15, 2012 — I caught up with him at the Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference. Read the interview.
Jennifer Bement Has a Dog Lover's Dream Job

Julia Szabo 2

Nov 15, 2012 — As a manager at the Southeastern Guide Dogs' office, her breaks include plenty of puppy nuzzling.
Comedian Maria Bamford Still Blames Herself for Her Dog's Accident

Casey Burchby 9

Nov 9, 2012 — The stand-up artist lost her heart dog, Blossom, in a moment of neglect. “I failed as a human being,” she tells us.
Win a Copy of Lisa Edwards' Book, "A Dog Named Boo"

Lisa Edwards 6

Oct 9, 2012 — Patience, persistence, and perfect-is-not-all-it’s-cracked-up-to-be: These are the Three Ps. Find out how they can help in your training.
Tim Racer's Carousel Dogs Will Knock Your Socks Off

Julia Szabo 25

Sep 21, 2012 — Dogster interviews the California artist who carves dogs and co-founded Pit Bull rescue BAD RAP.
Meet Mabel, Who Walked Across America With Her Human, Tyler Coulson

Carol Bryant 3

Sep 20, 2012 — The pair went on an eight-month journey of self-discovery and have written a book, "By Men or By the Earth."
Meet Maddie, a Rescue Dog Turned TV Star on Syfy's Ghost Hunters

Pamela Mitchell 0

Sep 5, 2012 — When things go bump in the night, she senses what humans cannot. Maddie is a ghost hunter -- and a breakout TV star.
Wallace the Champion Disc Dog Stars in Jim Gorant's New Book

Julia Szabo 7

Sep 4, 2012 — Even in retirement, the superstar disc champ Pit Bull continues to capture hearts.
Boy Writes a Book About Seizure Dogs -- So He Can Afford One

Carol Bryant 6

Aug 30, 2012 — Evan Moss is afflicted with periodic seizures, so he wrote a book and used the money to buy a helper dog. Oh, and he's 8 years old.
Interview with the Inventor: Ira Stahl Tells Us About His K9 CarFence

Helen Ubinas 9

Aug 13, 2012 — When Ira Stahl wanted a better restraining system for his dogs, he made his own. It's okay -- he's an inventor.
Photographer Carli Davidson Captures Pets' Personalities

Angela Lutz 6

Jul 17, 2012 — Meet a photographer whose canine portraits are anything but conventional.
Robin Zander of Cheap Trick Speaks Out Against Pet Cancer

Julia Szabo 3

Jul 6, 2012 — We talk to the lead singer about the 12 Million Dog March in L.A. on August 5. Plus, we've got the lyrics to his rediscovered song!
How "The Dog Bible" Made Tracie Hotchner a Pooch Prophet

Maria Goodavage 2

Jul 2, 2012 — We talk to the popular writer and radio host about how her career went, lovingly, to the dogs.
Animal Communication Expert Tim Link Talks to the Dogs

Maria Goodavage 5

Jun 27, 2012 — He doesn't need a Rosetta Stone course to talk to dogs, cats, rats -- even birds.
Shelter Dogs Are the Real Stars of the New Steve Carell Movie

Julia Szabo 0

Jun 20, 2012 — Steve Carell and Keira Knightley dish about the dogs in their new film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World."
Rigel Stuhmiller's Letterpress Dog Portraits Pop Off the Page

Maria Goodavage 18

Jun 15, 2012 — The Bay Area printmaker shares the elaborate process behind her stunning custom dog pieces. And she's giving a set of her cards away to one reader!
The Classic Canine Humor of Dog Photographer Ron Schmidt

Carol Bryant 14

Jun 6, 2012 — Dogs playing football, paddling canoes, reading the newspaper, and even making lemonade? Yes, please!
Win a Genetic Portrait of Your Dog from Signature DNA Unleashed

Maria Goodavage 62

Jun 4, 2012 — Help your pup stand out from the pack with a stunning portrait pulled from his DNA.
Dogs and Gay Men: A Match Made in Heaven

Julia Szabo 29

Jun 1, 2012 — The author of "Woof! The Gay Man's Guide to Dogs" explains why dogs can't get enough of the gay men in their lives.
Director Allison Anders Talks Bulldogs and Indie Movies

Dale Shaw 0

May 31, 2012 — The acclaimed filmmaker talks about movies, music, and her adorable bulldog, Tootsie.
The All-American Rejects' Nick Wheeler: The Dogster Interview

Charles Charj 0

May 31, 2012 — Meet the furry fifth member of the band. Is riding around in a tour bus any kind of life for a dog? You bet your beer-tent wristband it is.

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