Month: May 2013
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The Dog Who Plays Liberace’s Poodle Takes Top Honor at Cannes
Baby Boy wins the Palm Dog for work with Michael Douglas and Matt Damon in "Behind the Candelabra."
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Is Your Dog a Freak for Paper and Cardboard? Mine Is!
My dogs haven't found a piece of paper or cardboard roll that they aren't interested in playing with. Are your dogs the same way?
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Tales from a Dog-Walker: An Old Dog Taught Me a New (and Kind of Gross) Trick
Fritz was 18, but he didn't seem to know it. It was heartbreaking when it caught up with him.
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The 5 Stages of Dog Jet Lag
We humans expect to feel tired when we cross time zones, but how does your dog react?
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Would You Subject Your Dog to a Shock Collar if It Would Save Him from a Rattlesnake?
It's a quagmire, but rattlesnakes are dangerous, and I say it's worth it to protect my dog.
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Hey City Dogs, Are You Ready for the Country?
You'd better be, whether you're moving to a rural area or just going for a day. Here are some tips.
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Ray Charles the Golden Retriever Doesn’t Need Eyesight to Steal Your Heart
For Ray Charles, a blind Golden Retriever, his disability isn't an impairment -- it's part of his charm, and with it he's taken over the Internet.
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Does My Dog Know I’m Pregnant?
Rusty's perfect doggie experience is about to be uprooted by this growing little bump.
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What the Heck Is Caninus? It’s a Dog-Fronted “Grindcore” Band
This New York City band has a dog for a lead singer. Why didn't we think of that?
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Please Don’t Judge Me: I Got My Dog from a Breeder
Does it matter to you whether a dog comes from a rescue or shelter or breeder? Bark back -- but please judge not.
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The Rise of “50 Shades of Fur” and Other Oddly Inappropriate Dog Toys
Seriously, who comes up with these? Dog toys these days are a running commentary of modern human culture. That's not always a good thing.
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The Dogster Dog Show on Instagram Enters Its Final Round: Vote to Pick a Winner!
Which dog is cute enough to win? You decide!
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Our Instagram Photo Contest Enters Its Final Round: Help Us Pick a Winner!
Which dog is cute enough to win? You decide!
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Scientists (Finally) Discover How Dogs Use Their Tongues to Drink
"The motions are precise, even mathematical," says one researcher. Just the same, it ain't pretty.
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“Fighting Like Cats and Dogs?” Not Anymore! These 15 Pairs Now Work for the Greater Good
The animals in these photos have cast aside species bragging rights for ... well, self-interest.
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Oh Hell No: Dog Treats Are Being Made from Meat of an Endangered Whale
A Japanese company sells dog snacks made from North American fin whales hunted in Iceland.
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Why Dogs Dig and What You Can Do About It
Before you start scolding, find out what your dog is up to and how you can redirect that energy.
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Does the ThunderLeash Live Up to the Hype?
Ace reviews a harness that promises to stop even the strongest pullers in their tracks.
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Can You Name Your Dog’s Unique Physical Features From Memory?
Go ahead, give it a try -- if your dog ever gets lost, that information can prove vital.
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So, This Lion Is BFFs with a Pack of Dachshunds
It's true: Bonedigger and his gaggle of wiener dogs have been friends their whole lives. Huh.
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Chaser the Genius Border Collie Understands Grammar
The brainy Border Collie might soon be smart enough to go in the kitchen and make you a sandwich.
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Don’t Buy Pet Store Puppies, People: Study Finds High Rates of Behavior Problems
There are a million reasons not to buy puppies from pet stores. Now we have a million and one.
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Lucca the Three-Legged Retired Army Dog Has Been Nominated for a Hero Dog Award
Happy Memorial Day, Dogsters! Let's help this soldier dog win a Hero Dog Award.
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Lucca the Three-Legged Retired Military Dog Has Been Nominated for a Hero Dog Award
Happy Memorial Day, Dogsters! Let's help this soldier dog win a Hero Dog Award.
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I Broke My Puppy’s Leg — But It Led to a Major Breakthrough
It was an accident, but it taught me to slow down.
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A Version of “Lost” We Really Don’t Like: Dog Marooned on an Island in Santa Cruz for a Month
"This dog was literally starving to death on the island, and now he has a second chance at life."
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Adorableness in Motion: We Hosted a Muttville Senior Adoption Event at Dogster HQ
We fell in love with the cute older dogs -- and San Francisco did, too.
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“Bonehead” Is Too Good a Name for Whoever Chemically Burned the Number 300 on This Dog’s Skin
We're not sure why it happened -- malice? sheer idiocy? bad humor? -- but what a cruel thing to do.
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Have You Ever Met a Dog Who Is Terrified of Leashes?
I have. Virgil and Morgan had their tails cut off when they were puppies. Here's how I'm helping them learn to trust people again.
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We Say “Investigate This!” Stories Differ After an Off-Duty Police Officer Shoots a Pit Bull
The Chicago cop claims the dog was going after his son. The neighbors saw something else.
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