Month: April 2013
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Would You Give Your Dog a Glitter Tattoo?
The latest thing for New York City pets are tramp stamps. If they're nontoxic, should we care?
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Quick Question: Would You Give Your Dog a Glitter Tattoo?
The latest thing for New York City pets are tramp stamps. If they're nontoxic, should we care?
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We Interview the People Behind Loca, YouTube’s Most Recognizable Pug
Her owner scored YouTube hit with a mildly scandalous song about Loca's mobility issue.
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Dogs on Deployment Helps Our Troops Keep Their Pets
The group connects military members with people who can temporarily house their canines.
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Amazing Rescue: Firefighters Retrieve a Blind Dog Who’d Fallen Into Lake Ontario
Rescuers had to stop Inge's owner from jumping in after her.
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What’s Euthanasia Like for a Vet? The More I Do, the Harder It Gets
Euthanasia can be the only way to help a dog. But it's hard for the owner, and it's hard for the vet.
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FitBark: For All You Fitbit Junkies Who Felt Your Dog Was Missing Out
The device lets you track your dog's daily activity levels using your smartphone. How cool is that?
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An Off-Leash Walk Ended in Tragedy for My Dog, and I Was Powerless to Stop It
My experience as a trainer couldn't change the fact that dogs don't always come on command.
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Wonka the Beagle Was Run Over; Becoming a Terrier Saved Her
A terrier rescue group gave Wonka "honorary" breed status. Now she's getting the princess treatment she deserves.
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Refer a Developer, Get a Free Puppy?! — That’s What Rover.com Is Promising
Really? REALLY? The Internet-based dog-sitting company gets us all riled up with its promotion. And then...
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Does Your Dog Have a Strong Prey Drive? Mine Does — Here’s How I Curbed It
Many dog breeds have this instinct, including mine. Tips from trainer Gloria Post made a world of difference.
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My Dog Shattered a Glass Door Chasing a Skunk; Now I Can Deal with Her Strong Prey Drive
Many dog breeds have this instinct. Follow these training tips and everyone will be happier.
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I Gave Up a Doctor’s Salary to Keep My Sanity — and My Dog
My Chihuahua Rico stood by me through a divorce and a personal tragedy -- and even saved my life.
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A Soldier’s Know-How Pays Off: Man Leads Rescue of a Dog Trapped on a Hillside in Hawaii
Mysterious, distant barking kept people up at night. Fortunately, those people were soldiers.
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Meet the 6 Most Adorable Pups Pictured in “Wedding Dogs”
Also, we're giving a copy of the photobook away!
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Here’s an Idiot Move: A Man Locks His Girl’s Dog in a Car, Then Leaves for Six Days
Zipper was okay, just shaken up and very hungry.
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Witness Violet the Pomeranian’s Jaw-Dropping Transformation
An untreated bite wound had made Violet's flesh die and rot away. Now she looks like a new dog.
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Rescue Dogs Can Make Great Therapy Dogs. Might Yours?
A scruffy, funny dog named Crash now helps people heal. Does your dog have a healing gift?
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Shhh! Don’t Tell Lamo the Sheep He’s Not a Dog
Lamo got hit by a car. During rehab, he hung out with dogs. Now he thinks he is one.
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10 Dog Owners Who Treat Their Dogs Like Royalty
Would you buy your dog a truck? Buy her fancy clothes? Take him to parties? These people do.
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5 Things I Demand from Any Vet’s Office
I have high expectations for any vet who cares for my dogs. Do you? Or do I expect too much?
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Joy Amid Tragedy: Lost Dogs Are Reunited with Owners After Texas Fertilizer Explosion
More than 60 pets have been found and brought to shelters, but there are more out there.
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You’d Think a Trainer Would Have Perfect Dogs, Right? Hah!
I have four highly rambunctious dogs. Here's "a day in the life" look into my crazy world.
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Keep Change Away from Your Dogs — Newer Pennies Have Lethal Amounts of Zinc
Here's your cautionary tale: A West Highland White Terrier died after eating a single penny.
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Traditional Trainers Almost Killed My Client’s Tiny Pekingese
These trainers are the scourge of the industry as far as I'm concerned. They wanted to euthanize little Lullabelle for all the wrong reasons.
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Here Are Those “Star Wars” Dog Costumes You Wanted!
A long time ago, in a dog park far, far away …
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Sesame the Shar-Pei Gets a Facelift, And Sees for the First Time
“Some breeder got a little wrinkle happy and bred wrinkles upon wrinkles upon wrinkles,” said the Humane Society.
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5 Myths About Dog Behavior That Can Lead to Tragedy
Dogs don't say "I love you" with a hug. Here's why you shouldn't either.
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5 Myths About Dog Behavior That Often Lead to Tragedy
Dogs don't say "I love you" with a hug. Here's why you shouldn't either (at least as far as dogs are concerned).
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What It’s Like to Be a Stray Dog in India
Stray dogs are everywhere, and most landlords prohibit pets. Things are starting to change.
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