Buster, an 8-year-old German Shepherd, spent his life as a police dog, working as a patrol and narcotics K-9 officer on Rikers Island, according to the Daily News. Typically, when police dogs retire, they do so with their handlers — the dogs and handers have bonded, and neither wants to give up the relationship — and …
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Editor’s note: Have you seen the new Dogster print magazine in stores? Or in the waiting room of your vet’s office? This article appeared in our holiday issue. Subscribe to Dogster and get the bimonthly magazine delivered to your home. Do you sometimes wish you could turn over hosting duties to your dog? Take this short …
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I simply adore my sweet 10-year-old baby boy, Riggins, and I feel like all of my friends should love him, too. But when does sharing my darling pup on social media become oversharing? Sometimes I’m afraid I cross the line. Riggins is my life. He is adorable and sweet, and he fills my heart with love. I …
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This isn’t a training question but a question from the heart: What do dogs make you most thankful for? Ellie K. Salt Lake City, Utah What a beautiful question, Ellie! And it comes at a time of year when we humans are practicing gratitude and sharing the joy of the holiday season. I am grateful for so many things …
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